Anniversary: Ex-govs, Jim, Chime, others extol Mbah’s achievements

From Chinelo Kodilichukwu Enugu

The former governors of Enugu state; Sullivan Chime, Jim Nwobodo and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi among other prominent stakeholders of Enugu state have lauded the numerous achievements of governor Peter Mbah within one year in office.

They said that with what the governor had done in just one year, Enugu would become the number one destination for investment, tourism and living in the next four years.

They made this known during a state banquet held at the Old Government Lodge, Enugu, to mark the governor’s first anniversary in office.

In their sperate reactions, Sullivan Chime said that Governor Mbah had literally turned Enugu into a construction site, while water was no longer a source of high blood pressure for him and most residents.

“I am thanking the governor and his team for what they have been able to do so far. Personally, in my house, I have a tanker that I use to supply water. My tanker was using 400 liters of diesel. My blood pressure used to rise each time they wanted to buy fuel that they would use to bring water. But we now have water.

“So, all these things that are impactful in the lives of the people. The problem we have as a people is that we always forget where we are coming from. But I assure you that by 2027, His Excellency will not need to campaign for his second term. It happened during our time. In 2011, the people we didn’t even know were campaigning for us and it will happen again for Mbah,” he stated.

Also, the former governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, urged Governor Mbah to remain focused on his vision as his works speak for him.

“Someone came to my house to complain to me that they have finished demolishing Gariki park; that I should speak to him (Mbah). I asked him why will I speak to him. If it is the governor then he means well.

“I am urging you to be patient. Good things don’t come easy. Anything that is good takes time to manifest. No matter what you do, people will talk.”

He urged the people of the state to keep supporting the governor.

“I know what he can do. With what he has done in just one year, I am sure that by this time next year, everyone will be asking when he is going back for a second term,” the elder statesman said.

Those in attendance to the banquet includes; National Assembly members, State House of Assembly Members, traditional rulers and political leaders in the state, among others.