Abia stinks, says billionaire, Arthur Eze

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By OUR REPORTER on September 2, 2014 · 

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Shocks guests at 23rd anniversary of creation of state

 

 

 

It was a bad day for Gov. T.A Orji as he assembled a battery of illustrious personalities to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the creation of Abia State in Umuahia last Wednesday. Rather than effusive praises, what came the way of the governor were censure and excoriation from no less a person than multi-billionaire, Chief Arthur Eze, who told the gathering dead pan: “Abia State stinks.” He then dropped the microphone, and walked out.

Venue was the Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia, where the governor had gathered illustrious citizens of the state, some of whom were to be given awards to mark the 23rd anniversary.

In the sessions of comments that preceded the awards ceremony, Chief Eze was recognized to speak. But what he said sent cold chill running down the spines of majority of the people, particularly the governor.

“Abia is stinking,” Eze, believed to have the largest oil bloc in Africa, bellowed. The audience was stupefied in shock, but more was to come.

“Right from the Abia Tower in Umuahia, the rot hits you,” the oil magnate continued. “Abia State is now the dirtiest in the country. Garbage everywhere, along with bad roads. The people are really suffering, and you see it in their faces. Are there no elders in Abia again? If so, what are they doing? What are the senators, the members of House of Representatives, and other elected people doing? Nothing.”

Then, pointedly, Chief Eze told the governor: “If you do not know what to do again, please write to President Goodluck Jonathan, and let him come to your aid. Abia State needs help.”

Having given the gathering a piece of his mind, Eze dropped the microphone on the floor, and walked out.

It was a dazed Gov Orji who jerked himself out of stupor, and tried to rationalize what Arthur Eze had said. He said the man was referring to the collapsed Port Harcourt to Aba Expressway, which was a federal road.

But the explanation sounded hollow to the governor himself, and after some time, he left the venue of the ceremony, without taking questions from journalists, as such occasion would have demanded.

Confirming the story to Daily Sun, an associate of Chief Eze, said the state of Abia State was really dispiriting, with decay and despondency everywhere. ” I am sure most of the dignitaries quietly agreed with Chief Eze, only that they could not do so openly. One must commend Chief Eze’s courage for being bold enough to speak out. Not many people can do so today. In Abia State today, there is the son of one of the elected officials, called The Wind, who is like terror. He silences all opposition, and deals ruthlessly with anyone in opposition to the government. So, not many people can speak out. But we must commend Chief Eze for his boldness and conviction.”

Among dignitaries at the Abia anniversary event were Austin Akobundu, vice chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-East, who was to receive an award, immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Gen Azubuike Ihejirika, PDP chairman in Abia State, Emmanuel Nwaka, party chieftains, and others.

Abia State was created in August 1991 by the Ibrahim Babangida administration alongside others like Osun, Delta,  and Jigawa.

This is millenick disgrace. Though an open rebuke is better than secret love. The truth always needs to be told.

More blessing Arthur pendragon

Chief Eze Arthur is my Nigerian of the year, I wish our pastors, imans, traditional rulers can voice the truth like he did, Nigeria will be the winner of such action.

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Arthur Eze is a classless dunderhead..... He talks anyhow....however I also do not support the glaring incompetencies of the news bar governor of Abia State.

I wonder why Chino's charity did not begin at home while conveniently posting Osun pix but his schizophrenic mind overlooked the huge geographical refuse dump called Abia State!

smartchoice: Arthur Eze is a classless dunderhead..... He talks anyhow....however I also do not support the glaring incompetencies of the news bar governor of Abia State.

People like you make Nigeria this bad.

Kudos to Chief Eze. But wait a minuite, did I hear he is a billionair? What wud happn if he starts d process of renovating d aba market and ask 4 d govt to refund over time? Guess he wud hv left his name on d sand of time. Its not enough to criticise, what has he done 4 d state b4 critizing the govt?

Just stating the obvious. Abia state needs a hard working figure that can first, reverse the trend and then lead the state to its glory.

godonzoki: Kudos to Chief Eze. But wait a minuite, did I hear he is a billionair? What wud happn if he starts d process of renovating d aba market and ask 4 d govt to refund over time? Guess he wud hv left his name on d sand of time. Its not enough to criticise, what has he done 4 d state b4 critizing the govt?

he is not from abia

A sad fact

godonzoki: Kudos to Chief Eze. But wait a minuite, did I hear he is a billionair? What wud happn if he starts d process of renovating d aba market and ask 4 d govt to refund over time? Guess he wud hv left his name on d sand of time. Its not enough to criticise, what has he done 4 d state b4 critizing the govt?

a friend who was at the event told me that he had a cheque of 1m dollars to donate to the state.he was shouting this is a cheque of 1m and am going with it cos this place stinks.meanwhile he donated the same amount to Anambra state last month. The fact remains that the man is richer than TA and has nothing to fear,if not they will label him a political foe,

Truth is bitter but must have to be told! It's only a 'Multi Millionaire' like him can say such truth in that kind of gathering and go scot free. Let those they call a 'commoner' try it,even his generations to come will be jailed. That dude knows that Aba is dirt itself yet don't wanna do anything about it. Like seriously ABA STINKS!!!!

Abia state truly stinks.

Apparently Orji is clueless.

abacrested: a friend who was at the event told me that he had a cheque of 1m dollars to donate to the state.he was shouting this is a cheque of 1m and am going with it cos this place stinks.meanwhile he donated the same amount to Anambra state last month. The fact remains that the man is richer than TA and has nothing to fear,if not they will label him a political foe,

You are right. Someone said same thing about the cheque. The man is rich n T.A can't battle him because he knows the man's worth.

smartchoice: Arthur Eze is a classless dunderhead..... He talks anyhow....however I also do not support the glaring incompetencies of the news bar governor of Abia State.

Smart U can do better than this. I wonder when last u visited that State. The man told him the truth to his face,people living in Aba are suffering especially this rainy season. Menh Aba is not good @ all.

o boy! Was a bold act. U gats be careful o. Well ur name na Arthur(actor) sha....lekwa fronting

priscaoge: Truth is bitter but must have to be told! It's only a 'Multi Millionaire' like him can say such truth in that kind of gathering and go scot free. Let those they call a 'commoner' try it,even his generations to come will be jailed. That dude knows that Aba is dirt itself yet don't wanna do anything about it. Like seriously ABA STINKS!!!!

aba stinkly stinks....abia generally. Before i enter go beautification make dem do road first biko.

Yes. It's not like they all don't know he is a dormant governor...
The problem has been 'WHO WILL BELL THE CAT?'...obviously someone just did.

It's surprising how Aba people would insult him, but I was shocked to my marrows one Saturday that evil nigga came to Aba, almost all the buses were off the road, they went to wait for his arrival- who does that?
Which sensible human in search of political salvation behaves that way??

What he knows how to do is plant flower and put 1995 model of street light
-Road that isn't even up to four lanes @ a stretch, he would now divide/dualize it and leave us with two- 1.5 lanes...lol

Before his E-Voltrons come and start defending him, ain't saying he is not doing anything, but owing to the fact that Aba is the hub of Abia state, Aba generated revenue Abia state needs...he should take care of them better.
-If ever that bill of Aba State is carried out, Abia state wud not be on the map anymore, bc sum people can even mistake Aba for the capital of Abia state, it is that popular...

I rest my case, make I go work my bumper. Na everyday e dey spoil...hahahahaha

Never been to Abia, but it takes courage for him to say such things! Orji keep abia clean please.

An average Nigerian fears and hates truth more than Ebola. So, if u want to make friends u should be a liar. My advice.

the only thing t.a knws best is to always congratulate d president on safe landing, whenever d presido comes back frm a foreign trip, his a failure to his generation, n d worst governor in naija

godonzoki: Kudos to Chief Eze. But wait a minuite, did I hear he is a billionair? What wud happn if he starts d process of renovating d aba market and ask 4 d govt to refund over time? Guess he wud hv left his name on d sand of time. Its not enough to criticise, what has he done 4 d state b4 critizing the govt?

Bro the govt will have to create the environment and woo the investors.

Glad Arthur Eze told the governor to his face.

Abia truly stinks and little wonder the governor is voted the worst governor in
the south east

I don't know much about Arthur Eze but my respect for him has soared..... Its very rare for an elite to shun mediocrity and hypocrisy and say the truth not minding whose ox is gored.... Since he made his money by himself, there is no reason to bootlick Orji's ass

I love people with courage, pple dat says d truth anywea no matter what.
Theo orji has looted nd is looting d state 4 lng now, nd some hidiots go abt celebrating it.

Why should he?If there is something d govt can't single handedly handle-Fine.But have they complained?Or wat is on ground that is too much for the govt wit all the IGR and derivation dey receive?

godonzoki: Kudos to Chief Eze. But wait a minuite, did I hear he is a billionair? What wud happn if he starts d process of renovating d aba market and ask 4 d govt to refund over time? Guess he wud hv left his name on d sand of time. Its not enough to criticise, what has he done 4 d state b4 critizing the govt?

TA Orji the worst governor in the history of man kind.
students of political science can use him as a project topic. "The Worst State Governor in History of Mankind"

What a noble action by Chief Eze. These corrupt and wicked elected officials deserve some chiding.

..that was like a Muhammad Ali's punch on a purging stomach..Orji's been hit realy hard.,at d right place n time..,i visited aba recently n i'v got first hand knowledge of the deep mess it is..damn! if one wants 2 mk quick bucks, jst build canoes in ariaria during rainy seasons, u must hammer! T.A ORJI OCHENDO for StEALATOR!!!

authur eze na ukpo z one of d few 9ja dat can say dat to T A n go scot free

T A has not 4given Aba 4 nt voting him in 2011

aba is a disgrace to SE. Pple r abandoning d city n T A see himself as a titan of d SE

dis is calling on all ABU (aba brought up) on NL rise up and help choose a good ldr 4 abia state in 2015