Coalition Cautions Enugu Indigenes over Politics of Destabilisation

Coalition of Civil Society Activists of Enugu Extraction has uncovered plot by some Enugu State politicians to destabilise the state, using the non-conduct of local government elections as a decoy.

The coalition in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Ibuchukwu Ezike disclosed that its findings indicate that some indigenes of Enugu State in different profession, including Nollywood stars, have been reached for this purpose, with the aim of creating disaffection between Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and the people of the state ahead of 2019 election.

The coalition, which has Chief Willy Ezugwu, the Convener of Save Enugu Group (SEG), as its Patron and comprises of activists from all the 17 local government councils of Enugu State, observed that the plot being hatched by some politicians who are angry that the Governor Ugwuanyi is not ready to share the state's monthly allocation, having chosen to work for the development of the state, is nothing but a selfish mission.

"During our recent on-the-spot assessment tour of the local governments in Enugu State, we noticed a departure from the usual inactivity at the local government levels as local roads and other infrastructure were ongoing across the state.

"No political issue is strong enough to be used as guise to disorganise the state and distract the government of the day, which has be adjudged to be among the three states in the country paying workers’ salaries and pension as at when due.

"For us, politics should have a human face and must be played according to the rules, rather than using uncivilised means to cause unnecessary disaffection in the polity.

"Our assessment of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi shows clearly that his government in less than two years is transforming rural and sub-urban communities in all Senatorial Districts in the state.

"We make bold to say that Enugu State as a whole is better today under the leadership of the present state administration, with the government launching a systematic war on poverty through various micro-economic agenda, including the recent flag off of raffle draw for market traders in the state under the Enugu State Traders Empowerment Scheme.

"The government has also touched the lives of the ordinary people by approving N226, 684, 216. 59 for the completion of Ebonyi River Bridge at Ikem in Isi-Uzo Local Government, completing the construction of the Inyaba Link Bridge, that connects about 10 communities in Amagunze, Nkanu East Local Government Area, rehabilitation of 9th Mile Corner-Benue State border road as well as Opi-Nsukka roads, Opi-Obollor road, Egede junction road in Udi local government, to mention but a few.

"Security has taken a positive turn since the unfortunate killings in Nimbo communities, leading to the resuscitation of the neighbourhood watch through the state to stem the Fulani herdsmen clashes, among other measures.

"It will be a disservice to Enugu State and her people for anyone, no matter how highly placed, to allow him or herself to be used as agent of destabilisation in the state at this time.

"We therefore call the attention of all well-meaning Enugu State sons and daughters to disregard this despicable handiwork of paid agents and enemies of the people, who are working for themselves and not for the people of the state", the group warned.