IKA WEEKLY
The Wind of change swept through the landscape of Ika South local government area last Saturday at the Agbor residence of businessman and politician, Comr. Innocent Akpokueze, who hosted members of the youth Wing of Otu-Umunne, a political group formed for the actualization of the gubernatorial aspirations of the federal law maker, Senator Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa come 2015. The political gathering was celebrate Senator Okowa's victory and the yuletide, it was also a moment for serious stock taking and a forum to chart a away forward for Ika South youths politically and otherwise. Addressing the Otu-Umunne youths, Comr. Innocent Akpokueze was not economical with the truth about the attitude of an average Ika youth towards dedication to work saying that what will benefit them in future which they don't want to hear is what he will tell them. His words, “Our youths can complain and at the same time do not want to work.
Even if you are hurt because of my admonition, your conscience will ultimately convict you that I have told you the truth. The solution to becoming someone great lies in your hands. In 2002, I was a young man when democracy started. Since then I have remained active in Ika North East politics not because I wanted any reward from any politician but from God who will use men to bless you only if you are dedicated to service.” He advised the Otu-Umunne youths to stop blaming those ahead of them encouraging them to struggle to build a good future. “In other to succeed I encourage you to take the bull by the horn to make your life worth living. You also must eshew bitterness and forgive whenever you are erred against. Peoples Democratic Party is one big family and together we can reduce youth unemployment and ultimately banish poverty if we all work hard to ensure total victory for Senator Okowa come 2015.
Urging Otu Umunne youths to rise to the challenge at hand was the chairman of the youth wing, Comr. Dele Akpatashi who has been in the Vanguard of the youth wing. He said “we are celebrating on behalf of all Ika people the victory of Senator Okowa. This celebration is not only for us as a group but for all Ikas and Deltans. We the youths believe strongly that Senator Okowa will deliver on his promises.
When most people ask me why I follow Okowa, it is because I know his antecedents that he is a man of God and the reason I am towing his line. Okowa is a humble man. I know that on the day of the election, he is going to win and that is why I have remained steadfast.
All Deltans are proud of him. Okowa is for everybody. We are calling on all Ika people and Anioma people to come out enmass to support Okowa, who is a detribalized man and who freely associates with everybody. We are very confident he will be a good governor.”
Speaking in their separate remarks, Mr. Fredrick Eruemulo Ehiwario, a.k.a Alhaji Kuwait and Hon Ezedon Godwin, political mentors to the youths stirred the spirit of the youths explaining that the job of enthroning Okowa has just begun. They enjoined the Otu-Umunne youths to be steadfast and canvass for more votes because in the end they shall be glorified. Alhaji Kuwait eulogized the humanitarian qualities of Senator Okowa stressing that he plays politics without bitterness. He urged the youths present to respect themselves and their elders. He specifically mentioned the untiring efforts of the chairman of the groups youth wing, Comr. Dele Akpatashi asking other youths to emulate his sacrificial spirit.
Hon Ezedon Godwin regretted that there is a yawning gap between the leaders and the youths
because the youths have not been empowered. He advised the youths to endevour to be organized and be relevant to the party and the society in other to benefit from it. “When most people in the bourgeoisie class see the youths coming up, they get scared. The truth however is that for us to develop, there must be chain of development.” He enjoined the youths to show responsibility, maturity and articulate their position in other to forge ahead, saying that the youths are a segment of the society that must be sustained. He charged the youths to work for God and not for man urging them to hold their meetings regularly, list out the things they want to do and ensure it is done. “If you do your part, Ekwueme will take care of everybody. You have to make yourself relevant in politics.” He encouraged the youths to campaign, win converts and vote for Okowa. “Go to your various wards, tell them about the wind of change, sound loud it at the mountain top that Okowa will bring the desired change.” He praised Ayuba for sponsoring the get together.
High point of the occasion winning and dinning to everyone's delight.
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