Imo State stands at a critical juncture, facing a crisis of representation where our state and federal legislators, as well as our senators, stand by as silent bystanders, indulging in political correctness while our state burns. These individuals, elected to defend and uplift the interests of the people, have become mere placeholders, contributing little to nothing in the way of meaningful impact. There’s nothing on the ground to show that we have true representatives – no landmark projects, no substantive bills, no meaningful community engagement. All we see is half-hearted, mediocre actions and an unwavering focus on self-gain, with each viewing their office as a business venture where they invest in campaigns and reap personal benefits.
Imo people know these figures by name and reputation, yet not one of them has left a legacy worth celebrating. They are known for profile-building, not for initiatives that benefit our communities. These so-called representatives have elevated their own financial standing, leveraging their positions to gain wealth and prominence while our state suffers from poverty, lack of infrastructure, and deteriorating social services. It is even sadder to realize that none of these officials were truly elected by the people. Instead, they were selected, hand-picked by a broken electoral system that prioritizes political maneuvering over genuine representation.
It’s high time for Ndi Imo to rise and demand accountability. We cannot sit back and watch billions of naira mismanaged and squandered on trivialities, only to continue complaining from the sidelines. Ndi Imo has every reason, and the legal framework, to recall ineffective, incompetent, and mediocre state and federal representatives and senators. The laws governing recall processes are clear. So why should we continue tolerating legislators who underperform, who display mediocrity as though it were an accomplishment? We are in this sorry state because we’ve been impoverished to the point where mediocrity has begun to look like progress.
For those of us who have experienced governance in developed societies, the disservice of our so-called empowerment and representation is painfully clear. What we’re being served in Imo is a mockery of public service, an insult to the intelligence and resilience of Imo’s good people. It’s time for a radical shift in how we view our rights as citizens. We deserve more than crumbs, and we must make that known.
Ndi Imo, the time has come to stand up and demand our money’s worth of representation. We must call for town hall meetings, where we lay bare the truth and challenge our representatives to show us the substance of their work. We must shun their crumbs, resist the short-term handouts, and demand lasting impact. Ask for accountability. Ask how much constituency project funding they’ve received and where those funds have gone. Ask what projects they are planning to implement. If they aren’t willing to answer, then it’s time to take decisive action and recall them.
Enough is enough. The time to act is now, not tomorrow, not in some vague future. Let our representatives feel the heat and remember that they are in office to serve us, not themselves. This is our opportunity to reshape Imo’s political landscape and demand the respect, transparency, and development that the people of Imo State deserve.
By Duruebube Hon. Chimazuru Nnadi-Oforgu
Ndukaku III
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