I’ve Made Many Governors, Senators Since 1999 – Anambra Political Godfather, Chris Uba, Boasts
- Chief Chris Uba has revealed how he has impacted lives in the Anambra state politics since the year 1999
- The godfather in the Anambra state politics noted that he has made governors, senators and House of Reps members
- Chief Uba, popularly known as Ese-Enu-Ego stated further that he contributed immensely to the political journey of Chris Ngige, Obiano, Peter Obi, Soludo to mention but a few
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A notable godfather in the Anambra State politics, Chief Chris Uba, has boasted that he has made many governors, senators, House of Representatives and House of Assembly members since the inception of the present democratic dispensation in 1999.
He said, however, that all those he lifted to high political positions abandoned him, and rewarded him with ingratitude.
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Legit.ng's regional reporter in Anambra, Mokwugwo Solomon, quoted Chief Uba, popularly known as Ese-Enu-Ego, as making the assertion on Wednesday, December 28, in Nanka, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, during the 2022 edition of Okwudili Ezenwankwo Foundation's empowerment programme.
He said,
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"I've made so many highly placed politicians in Anambra State and beyond since 1999. I've made governors, senators and other politicians at different levels.
"I produced Chinwoke Mbadinuju and Chris Ngige as governors. I have hand in making Perter Obi, Willie Obiano and Charles Soludo as governors of Anambra State. I also made uncountable number of senators, house of representatives members, and state assembly members.
"In all these efforts, I was rewarded with ingratitude.None of them showed me gratitude. This is why I decided to pick a ticked myself to go to the Senate to represent Anambra South. I am not going there to acquire wealth. I have 3 oil wells. I have chains of businesses. If Anambra were a state that give honour to whom honour is due, nobody will be contesting this senatorial position with me; because, I've paid my dues."
Uba lauds Hon. Okwudili Ezenwankwo
Uba praised Hon. Okwudili Ezenwankwo, who he said, has strongly empowered over fifty thousand people since he went to the green chambers in 2019; adding that the people of Orumba North and Orumba South were lucky to have Hon. Ezenwankwo as their representative.
Earlier, Hon. Ezenwankwo said that his primary aspiration as a lawmaker is to change the lives and fortunes of his constituents for the better. He said that since 2019 when he went to the national assembly, he had empowered people, and attracted constituency projects, and also sponsored bills more than his contemporaries.
"This year alone, I'm giving out 2000 bags of rice, 50 motorcycles, vehicles, tricycles, grinding machines. I also dole out N30 million to 3000 constituents as grants to enable them start up their businesses."
2023: Anambra traditional rulers did not endorse Atiku, monarch reveals reason for meeting with PDP candidate
Contrary to news making the rounds that traditional rulers in Anambra State were invited during Atiku's visit to hold endorsement meeting with the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), fact has emerged that the monarchs did not endorse Atiku or any of the party's candidates for the coming elections.
Chairman of Anambra South traditional rulers council, and the traditional ruler of Isseke ancient kingdom in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state, HRH Igwe C.E Nnabuife, gave the clarification in an exclusive chat with Legit.ng's regional reporter in Anambra, Mokwugwo Solomon, on Monday, December 19.
Nnabuife revealed that the meeting was not convened on the instance of the party or any of its candidates for the 2023 general elections.
Peter Obi finally speaks about his 'hobby' as a leader, plans to use it to better Nigeria
In another report, Peter Obi described Nigeria as a failed state that needs an immediate turnaround from an expert.
The former governor of Anambra state said that he is used to turning failed businesses around and will do the same for Nigeria.
According to Obi, he hopes to deliver a Nigeria where every child will have the opportunity of becoming the nation's president.
Source: Legit.ng
