ABAKALIKI – The Deputy Senate Whip, Onyekachi Nwebonyi has urged the people of Izzi clan to desist from divisive actions and follow their leaders to bring about unity and development.
Nwebonyi (APC– Ebonyi North) made the admonision on Sunday while addressing newsmen on political situation in his district, following the emergence of candidates from different political parties for the positions.
The deputy senate whip said that God has used Gov. Francis Nwifuru, who also hails from the clan, to unify the people to enable them live above all divisive tendencies.
“The wave of kindred dichotomy presently in the clan is caused by an external force which we know.
“We still have some propagators among us but our message to them is that the days of kindred division are over,” he said.
He noted that the people of the clan were united in supporting the governor as nothing would bring division among them again.
“The governor is from the Igbojima kindred while I come from Unwueroh but we have bonded well to lift, not just the Izzi people but entire Ebonyi.
“Our stlye of leadership is devoid of high–handedness, it epitomises humility and hardwork, which our people are known for,” he said.
Nwebonyi who won the primary to represent the district for another term under the APC, said he did not violate any political arrangement.
“There is no political or constitutional basis stopping me from a second term bid. Those making such claim should provide evidence of such arrangement.
“The former Ebonyi Governor, Sen. Sam Egwu represented the district for two terms, so I am not the only senator seeking a second term,” he said.
He declared that he had no formidable rival ahead the 2027 senatorial election, attributing his confidence to his effective representation and impactful constituency projects.
“My tenure has attracted over 400 kilometres of federal road projects to the district, including those connecting Cross River, Benue, Nasarawa and Abuja.
“We have constructed over 10 kilometres of concrete roads, awarded scholarship to more than 500 students, empowered over 10,000 farmers across the district among other achievements.
“My position in the senate leadership has enabled me attract developmental projects and opportunities to the district and entire state,” he said. (NAN)
