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Ikuku: Unearthing Abia’s Jewel Of Inestimable Value by emindu: 4:32pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Ikuku : Unearthing Abia’s jewel of inestimable value By Ndubuisi Iheonukara Propaganda as invented patriotism, they say, it’s aimed at making an opponent become such a great monster that he or she forfeits the right of a human being. Several world’s greatest men have been demonized and reduced to nothing by over ambitious political opponents in their quest for political relevance. One of the victims of this “invented patriotism” in our modern day Nigeria is the amiable first son of Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State, Engr. Chinedum Orij popularly referred to as Ikuku by his admirers. A quintessential life changer with propensity for innovation. A rare gem whose benevolence has transformed the lives of over 40 per cent of Abia youths. No wonder Nolan Bushnell says that “everyone who has ever taken a shower has had an idea, but the person who gets out of the shower, dries off and does something about it that makes a difference.” Never in the history of Abia politics (the old Imo State included) has a governor’s son taken such enormous responsibility of restoring the hopes of the dispirited as well as giving class and sense of belonging to those who were once disparaged by some in Abia State as indigents, yet some still project him in bad light. This article is not meant to ascribe unnecessary accolades to Ikuku, but as an Ibeku man who lives in diaspora with strong reliance on media, especially the social media for news, I found myself developed hatred for this young man based on distorted information daily disseminated against him by some mischievous persons on different platforms until this period I visited home for Christmas. As I arrived Ohia Motor Park Umuahia from Imo Airport Owerri to board a taxi to my village, Amuzukwu Ibeku which has been tremendously transformed to a town, a clean cab drew abreast of me, with the inscription “Onye huru Ikuku oma Abia, biko kelerem ya” which literally means when translated, whoever sees Abia good air, should thank him for me. The inscription on the car arouse my curiosity because it proved negative to the Ikuku being projected on social media. I hurriedly boarded the cab and to satisfy my curiosity, I quickly engaged the chauffeur in a discussion that acted as a catalyst to this article you are reading. To my amazement, that same Ikuku being projected as “heartless and evil” on social media has given out for free over 200 cars to young transporters as well as same number to individuals for private usage. I initially tried to wave aside the testimony of that young man which I misconstrue as praise singing from a hireling. But the plethora of cars with same inscription I sighted while on that cruise to my village was an evidence too obvious to ignore, so I struggled to broaden my already provincial mind which has become prejudicial toward this young man. The excitement and gratitude with which this taxi driver detailed how he and some others were elevated from the metaphorical dust and dungeon to honourable living by Ikuku’s benevolence will move the emotion of the hardest of men. “Now I am sure of giving my family and most especially my aged mother a bit of good life. “The fact that I can pay my children’s school fees with some ease now compared to before is satisfying enough,” he quipped as he pulled over for me to alight. I was dumbfounded and transfixed for a while, but finally put myself together and made the little trek down to my compound to the warm welcome of my family members. Being the eve of Christmas and having been told that some of my secondary school mates and peer group were around, I hurriedly left the house the next day to their various villages to announce my presence to them as well as enjoy light hearted banters with them. It was fun as we spent hours talking nostalgically, when all of a sudden another similar scenario played itself once again. As I sat with my friend, a jeep drove into his compound and the occupant hurriedly alighted to remind my friend about the house warming ceremony which was scheduled for that day and which they had agreed to attend. My friend managed to convince me to join them; a decision I had no qualms making due to the Xmas euphoria. As we hopped in and about to proceed to the small journey to Isieke Ibeku the venue of the house warming event, a little conversation about the magnificence of the house we were visiting ensued and to my bemusement the other guy screamed, “Chinedum Orjiiii!, Ikuku Ibeku, you are too much.” I quickly asked if the house we were going to for the ceremony belongs to Ikuku, but the guy replied that it was Ikuku who built the house for the young owner. In my preconceived mind, I had devalued the house already without seeing it, but when we got to the apartment, I was thrown off balance; a well acoustically built duplex with a convivial environment. Through lengthy conversation I later realised that this same Chinedum Orji who has been often maligned on social media have made hundreds of Abia citizens not only Ibeku people land owners and lords in his young and fulfilled life. That was the moment Maya Angelou’s postulation that, “life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away made a meaning to me. Indeed my breath was taken away by by the deeds of kindness from this young first son of Abia State Governor, Engr. Chinedum Orji. Even the widows, elderly, students, artisans and graduates are not left out. The kindness of Ikuku cannot just be explained in just one piece; the reason I will beg to continue, but before then, I want you to ponder on this wise word of Epicarus; “If God listens to the prayers of men, all men would quickly have perished: for they are forever praying for evil against one another.” Does that tell you anything? To be continued.
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Re: Ikuku: Unearthing Abia’s Jewel Of Inestimable Value by kettykin: 4:40pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
good |
Re: Ikuku: Unearthing Abia’s Jewel Of Inestimable Value by Abiagirl777(f): 4:47pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
God will punish him,his father and family.the same ikuku dat has been terrorising Abia with his father. If you say he is good,may good always come your way but if truthfully he isn't,may it also come your way. I pray no one from the Orji generation win in Abia again for the pain they inflicted on Innocent Abains. Heaven,posterity and Karma will judge you and them 2 Likes |
Re: Ikuku: Unearthing Abia’s Jewel Of Inestimable Value by Ojiofor: 5:00pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Whose money is he using to buy those cabs to his tugs,is it not abia state money?February 14 is judgement day anyways. |
Re: Ikuku: Unearthing Abia’s Jewel Of Inestimable Value by 5iveC(m): 5:04pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Whoever wrote this piece deserves a bullet to his head. Painting ikuku (or whatever he is called) right seems more like calling the notorious armed robbers anineh and sina rambo saints. I wonder how much you were paid for this absurd PR stunt. Bloodsucking sycophant! |
Re: Ikuku: Unearthing Abia’s Jewel Of Inestimable Value by obicentlis: 5:33pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
God punish you , op. |
Re: Ikuku: Unearthing Abia’s Jewel Of Inestimable Value by Abiagirl777(f): 5:49pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Ikuku Indeed'an evil wind that brings evil where it passes'. T.A chose a deputy governor dat is almost 80yrs to fool Abians when we all know it was the Son Ikuku that occupied the office. He terrorised Aba ppl to the extent dat he imposed alevy of #3,000 each from every stall in Aba wit nothing to show for it not evena good road,waste disposal etc. GOD,Amadioha,ChukwuUkpabi and all will punish theTA Orji ,family and the OP |
Re: Ikuku: Unearthing Abia’s Jewel Of Inestimable Value by Aegon(m): 6:03pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Abiagirl777:Seconded |
Re: Ikuku: Unearthing Abia’s Jewel Of Inestimable Value by Nobody: 7:03pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
humur political praise singers RANTING.... MAY UR LIFE B TRANSFORMD SEM WAY THEIF A ORJI N COHORTS TRANSFORMD ABIA............IJN!!!!!!!!!!! |
Re: Ikuku: Unearthing Abia’s Jewel Of Inestimable Value by abacrested(f): 7:25pm On Jan 12, 2015 |
Ignorance,that's your problem! |
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