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From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
The Coalition of Concerned and Patriotic Ngwa Citizens (CCPNC), a group which said it is representing the authentic voice of Ndi Ngwa living, working, and experiencing daily life across the land, has condemned the recent vote of confidence and second-term endorsement passed on Governor Alex Otti by the Ngwa National Association USA (NNAUSA).
NNAUSA had, a few days ago, endorsed Governor Otti for a second term, citing the numerous achievements of his administration not only in Ngwa land, but also Abia as a whole.
In a statement signed by the Convener, Mr. Chukwuemeka Obinna, and the Secretary, Joe Nkoro, the group said it was shocking and disappointing that a diaspora organisation that should stand for accountability and genuine development has chosen to align itself with political sycophancy, completely disregarding the painful plight of the very homeland they claim to represent.
“We state without fear of contradiction that the position taken by the leadership of NNAUSA was borne out of sheer ignorance, elitist detachment, and utter selfishness.
“While members of NNAUSA sit in the comfort of their air-conditioned homes in the United States, consuming curated photos, heavily edited videos, and orchestrated media propaganda pushed by government publicists, the actual reality across the local government areas of Ngwaland is one of severe neglect, broken promises, and deteriorating infrastructure.
“The claim that Governor Alex Otti has brought transformational development to Abia State is a carefully crafted illusion that fails the test of empirical evidence in Ngwaland. We challenge NNAUSA to point to any single local government area in Ngwaland—from Osisioma Ngwa to Isiala Ngwa North, Isiala Ngwa South, Obingwa, Ugwunagbo, Aba North, Aba South, and Ukwa axis—where the administration has executed holistic, impactful, and life-changing rural development”.
CCPNC stated that apart from, “superficial embellishments along a few high-profile urban stretches, the critical agricultural and trade roads connecting our rural communities in Ngwaland remain impassable, turning daily”.
The group was emphatic that Governor Otti has not been fair in his treatment of the Ngwa nation.
