Isuikwuato/Umunneochi: You Can’t Compare Amobi Ogah’s Three Years to Nkiru Onyejeocha’s 16-Year Tenure – Abia LP Chairman
Isuikwuato/Umunneochi: You Can’t Compare Amobi Ogah’s Three Years to Nkiru Onyejeocha’s 16-Year Tenure – Abia LP Chairman
The Chairman of the Labour Party in Abia State, Hon. Peter Azubuike, has declared that the member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Ogah, remains one of the best-performing lawmakers in Nigeria, insisting that his achievements in office have surpassed those recorded during the 16-year tenure of former lawmaker and ex-Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkiru Onyejeocha.
Azubuike made the remarks while fielding questions from journalists during a media parley, where he expressed confidence that Ogah would secure re-election if faced with Onyejeocha in the 2027 contest.
According to him, it would be politically unwise for any party to replace a performing lawmaker with someone who had already spent 16 years in the National Assembly.
“Why will a party short-change itself by removing its best player from the pitch? Hon. Amobi Ogah is one of the best members of the House of Representatives, not just in Abia State but in Nigeria,” he said.
The Labour Party chairman argued that Ogah’s developmental projects, empowerment programmes and legislative performance within three years in office cannot be compared with Onyejeocha’s 16-year tenure in the House of Representatives.
“You cannot compare Amobi Ogah’s three years in office to Nkiru Onyejeocha’s 16 years in the National Assembly. She was there from 2007 to 2023. What exactly did she achieve that can be compared with what Amobi has done in one tenure?” he queried.
While describing Onyejeocha as “a nice person,” Azubuike maintained that there was no justification for replacing Ogah, whom he said has demonstrated exceptional capacity and intellectual leadership through his representation of the constituency.
He further noted that after resigning as Minister of State for Labour and Employment, no indigene of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi had been appointed to occupy the position, arguing that retaining both Ogah in the National Assembly and Onyejeocha in the executive arm would have been more beneficial to the constituency.
“The way we play politics leaves me wondering sometimes. We are only short-changing our people. Is there anything wrong with Amobi Ogah remaining in the House of Representatives while Nkiru Onyejeocha serves in the executive? That would have given the constituency greater representation,” he stated.
Azubuike, however, acknowledged Onyejeocha’s constitutional right to seek elective office but expressed confidence that Ogah would defeat her if they eventually face each other at the polls.
“She has every right to contest, but Amobi Ogah will defeat her outrightly. In just one tenure, his level of development, empowerment and constituency impact speaks for itself. He is one of the best lawmakers in Nigeria,” he said.
He also appealed for civility in the political relationship between both leaders, stressing that any differences between them should be resolved amicably.
“The disagreement between Amobi Ogah and Nkiru Onyejeocha should be approached in a brotherly manner rather than through unnecessary fights and quarrels,” Azubuike added.