2023: I am going back to see LG autonomy bill passed

Senator UCHE Ekwunife has said that part of the reason she is vying to return to the Senate to represent Anambra Central Senatorial Zone was to ensure that the Local Government Autonomy bill that she is sponsoring sees the light of day.

Addressing members of the press at the NUJ Godwin Ezeemo International Press Centre recently, Senator Uche Ekwunife expressed her passion to see the LGs in Nigeria  attain their deserved autonomy like the other two tiers of government. 

In her words, “Most of the killings and kidnappings in the southeast happen in our communities and the Local Government chairmen lack the finance to secure their communities. 

“The transition chairmen, because their tenure is short; three months, six months, are forced to do the bidding of the governor instead of those of the people. But if they are duly elected and know they will stay for four years, they will work for the people.”

She recalled that she was the first lawmaker to build roads in her constituency in Nigeria and has held strategic positions in key committees. It was also highlighted that she has given over 500 pensionable jobs to members of his constituent and that she is working hard to ensure that her constituents get their junk of the national cake. 

“Unlike people who said they will match dollar for dollar in this campaign, I am matching bill for bill and empowerment for empowerment.

“As a woman, I am working harder than the menfolk to pave the way for other women. I am partnering with the state governor to ensure that the insecurity in Anambra Central is doused,” Ekwunife said.

Thanking the Senator, Anambra State chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Dr Emeka Odogwu described her as a very smart lady who has earned her onion in Nigeria politics. Odogwu enjoined his members to ensure they give the senator a level playing ground. 

“You heard her when she said that even if you do not support her, do not fight her but allow her to do her bit,” he said.