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From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
Youths in Eha-Alumona in Nsukka Local Council of Enugu State have banned all political activities until the state government fixes dilapidated roads in the community.
They also imposed a fine of N50,000 on any member of the community found participating in politics.
The youths complained about the deplorable state of the Eha-ulo/Eha-Etiti/Eha-Ndiagu/Mbu road, a major road in the community, saying its condition had made life unbearable for the people.
They also complained of the total collapse of a section of the Eha-ulo/Eha-Ndiagu/Mbu/Agu-Umabor/Umabor ring-road.
In a communiqué issued at the end of their meeting in Enugu, Eha-Alumona Youths Association (EYA) said their action became necessary since the government had continued to pay lip service to the plight of the people.
They said they had made several representations to the state government for the repair of the roads, but to no avail, stressing that they took the decision as the last resort.
“Eha-Alumona youths shall speak with one voice come 2023 and, at the appropriate time, the association will take a position on whom to vote for come 2023 general election. Police harassment and brutality in our town shall henceforth be seen as a declaration of war on our town and shall be resisted with the last drop of our blood.
“Individuals and groups dubiously hiding under the umbrella of Eha-Alumona town to gain favour from the state government at the expense of our collective welfare should henceforth cease from such act.
“In view of obvious total neglect and abandonment of our town by successive governments, the association has resolved to ply this hard but necessary route. It should be noted that our town has never benefited from the state or Federal Government despite discharging our civic responsibilities creditably and being supportive of successive governments in Enugu. It shall take further actions, if necessary, in reviewing this non-functional social contract.”
