Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has clarified that his attendance at an event organized by a Labour Party legislator from the state was because he believes politics should not be about enmity.
Speaking on Monday at Ishiagu in Ivo Local Government Area during an empowerment programme hosted by Hon. Nkemkanma Kama, the member representing Ohaoazara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Nwifuru emphasized that politics should focus on collaboration for the greater good of the state and nation.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the governor reiterated that working together across party lines is essential for the development of Ebonyi and the country as a whole.
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“Kama is supposed to be my enemy as he belongs to another party but he has turned out to be my friend.
“After election comes governance. That is why I came with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, including its chairman,” he said.
He stated that Kama had aligned with this ideology by also identifying with his administration.
“Any time I am engaged in any activity, even a child naming ceremony, Kama is always there.
“I advise him to join APC before the door is closed as I will campaign for the candidate of my party during elections.
“He should also ensure that these items get to APC members so that they would speak good of him when he eventually joins,” he said.
Kama in his remarks, thanked the governor and all the state’s leaders who attended the programme, saying that Nwifuru takes him as a brother and friend.
“I also thank the leadership of the House of Representatives and stakeholders of the constituency as their selflessness and commitment testify to the communal spirit in us,” he said.
The lawmaker said the items include tricycles, motorcycles, grinding machines, sewing machines, hair dryers, knapsacks, among others.
“These items are designed to support our constituents in their various endeavours, whether in local transportation, commerce, personal development, among others.
“We selected the beneficiaries based on the state governor’s detribalised approach of inclusivity and fairness, irrespective of political affiliation.
“The beneficiaries are advised to use the items for intended purposes while those yet to benefit are assured of being captured in subsequent batches,” he said.
Mrs. Nnenna Okoroafor, a beneficiary, expressed her gratitude to the lawmaker for the generous gesture and appealed for continued support from leaders.
The event was attended by notable figures, including former Senate President Pius Anyim and Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, among others.
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