Early hours on Wednesday, councillors from the ten (10) wards of Owerri West paid a courtesy visit to the back-to-back Majority Leader IMHA and member representing Owerri West State constituency.
The delegation was led by the Honourable councillor representing Nekede Ward (7) seven and the leader of Owerri West local government council, Victor Ugochukwu Olekibe.
Speaking in his legislative office, the Majority Leader, Chief Kanayo Onyemaechi called on the Councillors of the Local Government Area to always keep good records and be mindful of their actions in public service.
He stressed that leadership requires caution, integrity, and responsibility, stating that effective representation is the bedrock of every leadership.
Chief Kanayo made the call when the ten (10) councillors of Owerri West Local Government Area led by the Legislative Leader of the Council, Mr Victor Olekaibe paid him a familiarization visit in his office at the House of Assembly Complex, Owerri.
The Imo Assembly Majority Leader, Chief Onyemaechi who expressed joy over the visit by the Councillors reminded them that being a legislator comes with so much expectations from the people, hence they should strive to live above board.
He emphasized that his mandate remains intact and firmly rooted in the will of the people, adding that the Local Government Area can only achieve meaningful development when political power gets closer to the grassroots and all stakeholders work together in unity.
Chief Onyemaechi further noted that in politics there are no permanent friends or enemies, but a collective responsibility to bring development to the people and encouraged the Councillors to focus on quality service delivery to their constituents.
The leader of the delegation and Leader of Owerri West Legislative Council, Mr Victor Olekaibe said that their visit was based on courtesy and respect to their Lawmaker in the State Legislative House, Chief Onyemaechi for his legislative prowess in both the 9th and 10th Assemblies describing him as a bold voice of Owerri West Local Government Area.
He observed that Chief Onyemaechi has repositioned Owerri West politics to an all encompassing leadership aimed at raising quality leaders to improve the living conditions of the people.
The APC Chairman of Owerri West Local Government Area, Chief Humphrey Umunakwe, the Councillor for Obinze Ward 8, Mr Okwuoma Nnaemeka, the Councillor for Obinze Ward 5, Mr Chijioke Echendu and Pascal Okoro thanked Chief Kanayo Onyemaechi for his exceptional leadership qualities as well his stabilizing role in strengthening the APC party in the area.
They equally appreciated him for running an open-door policy and care for the Councillors and people of Owerri West Local Government Area, while praying God to grant him his heart desires.
Hon Onyemaechi Kanayo told the Councillors to always keep good records and be very mindful of their actions in Public Service. He expressed happiness when he received them.
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