In what might stir debate and raise concerns about equity and fairness, Governor Hope Uzodimma’s freshly made up cabinet has Orlu zone becoming the dominant force, protecting 8 out of twelve commissioner positions, while Owerri and Okigwe zones jointly share the staying 4 slots<<< < < READ FULL ARTICLE>>> > > >
Significantly, Owerri Federal Constituency, a significant element of Owerri Zone, is totally sidelined in the most recent visits, marking a departure from the policy of previous administrations which promoted the concepts of equity and inclusivity, in making such visits.
The glaring imbalance in zonal representation in the brand-new cabinet has actually stimulated issues amongst observers, especially versus the background of the Imo Charter of Equity, which promotes for a reasonable circulation of political consultations throughout the state’s 3 geopolitical zones of Owerri, Okigwe, and Orlu.
Remember that Governor Uzodimma’s predecessor, Rochas Okorocha had at one time designated a Commissioner each from the 27 city governments in the State.
The present cabinet structure by Uzodimma and authorized by the State House of Assembly without raising eyebrows, indicates a considerable variance from this precedent, providing Orlu Zone as the undeniable recipient of the cabinet reconstitution.
The Commissioner designate from Orlu zone are: Emelumba Declan Mbadiwe (Oru East), Ralph Nwosu (Oru West), Amadi Chimezie Paulinus (Nwangele), Obinna Evaristus Onyeocha (Orlu), Ejikeme Chuks (Onuimo), Chika Abazu (Ideato North), Cosmos Maduba and Modestus Osakwe, both from Isu LGA. Mrs Nkechi Ugwu, comes from Ideato North LGA.
Of the little representation allocated to Owerri Zone, Hon. Bede Eke and Eze Chinyere Anyanwu become the 2 commissioner designates from the zone.
They come from Ngor Okpala and Ahiazu Mbaise city government locations respectively.
The lack of candidates from Owerri Federal Constituency, including Owerri Municipal, Owerri North, and Owerri West city governments, highlights the glaring variation in the current visit of Commissioners by the Governor.
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The uneven nature of the consultations of Commissioners has actually generated criticism from political experts and stakeholders in the State, who decry the glaring neglect for the concepts of equity and inclusivity.
Chief Donald Anyasodor, a popular political analyst from Owerri Zone, berate the visits, explaining it as a glaring affront to the perfects of federal character and fair circulation of political patronage.
“In a democratic dispensation, it is important to promote the concepts of fairness and inclusivity at all times, as preserved in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Anyasodor asserts.
He continued “The glaring variation in zonal representation as seen in these visits, weakens the spirit of unity and cohesion necessary for reliable governance in the State<<< < < READ FULL ARTICLE>>> > > >