Obi Counsels Politicians On Promises, Explains Why He did Awgbu-Roads

FormerGovernor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has revealed what prompted him toundertake massive construction of roads, bridges and many other projects inAwgbu and all the towns in the state.

Speaking at Awgbu during the burial of Sir Joseph Ezibe, the father of foremost businessman, Chief Okey Ezibe, Obi recalled how he came and campaigned at Awgbu during electioneering and how he promised them to construct two major roads inthe community.

He said that as soon as he won, Okey sent words to him that his father wanted tosee him. His words: “On arrival, Sir Ezibe reminded me of my campaign promises, revealed to me that Chief Ozoemena Adi from Agulu first promised Awgbu peopleto reconstruct Awgbu-Umuawulu road in 1963 but could not fulfill the promise.He said since I was from Agulu like Chief Adi, that I should fulfill thepromise on his behalf.”

Obisaid that Chief Ezibe’s words were among his guiding principles in government: making promises one is sure of fulfilling. He therefore appealed to those inoffice at all levels to only promise what they are sure of delivering and notbecause of politics, forget about Africa’s pristine values.

It would be recalled that as Governor, Obi constructed the Nibo – Umuawulu – Awgburoad; Awgbu – Amaokpala road and the longest bridge in the state – Odor Bridge– connecting Awgbu and Amaokpala. Obi also flagged off other roads in Awgbu on which work has since stopped since he left.