BY IYKE NDUMELE
Hon. Nnakire Obani Innocent, Action Alliance candidate for Ahiazu/Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency, has unveiled a people-centered campaign manifesto anchored on jobs, infrastructure, and transparent representation.
The technocrat and oil industry professional, who hails from Eziala Owutu Village in Ezinihitte LGA, says his vision is “a constituency of opportunity, security, and dignity for all.”
According to him ” I stand before you not just as a son of Ahiazu/Ezinihitte, but as one who carries a deep burden and burning desire to see our people experience true representation, meaningful development, and visible progress.
It is this passion that has inspired me to contest for the House of Representatives to represent Ahiazu/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency under the Action Alliance (AA).
Tagged “The Good Shepherd,” Obani
anchored his campaign on the philosophy: _”When the righteous is on the throne, the people rejoice. When the people rejoice, our constituency prospers.”_ His mission is to reposition representation around the people through jobs, education, empowerment, and unity. Adding that, for too long, “our people have yearned for effective representation that truly understands the needs of the grassroots. I believe our constituency deserves better roads, improved educational support, youth empowerment opportunities, healthcare development, human capital investment, and constituency projects that directly impact the lives of ordinary people.’
He reiterate that his mission is to give his people a strong and respected voice and to attract meaningful federal presence with constituency projects.
He also noted that to empower the youths, women, to promote unity, transparency, integrity, and sustainable development is the point on which his mission revolves while insisting that he would serve with compassion and accountability.
At the heart of his plan is several Agenda. First, he will launch the “Rejoice Skills & Enterprise Fund” for SMEs and artisans, while creating jobs in agriculture, tech, and industry and attracting federal appointments for constituents.
For economic growth, Obani promised to modernize key markets, provide soft loans and tax relief, and attract investors and federal institutions to Ahiazu/Ezinihitte Mbaise. In education, he plans to upgrade public schools, award scholarships, and establish vocational centers to promote STEM and entrepreneurship.
Healthcare will also get a boost with equipped primary health centers, health insurance for low-income families, and quarterly free medical outreaches in rural areas. On infrastructure and security, he pledged to fix rural roads, improve electricity and water supply, and support community policing.
On governance, Obani committed to quarterly town-hall meetings, an open and accountable office, and nominating technocrats and youth into federal positions on merit. He also promised to strengthen Action Alliance structures and ensure 35% representation for women and youth.
In a rare pledge, Obani said he will give account in his first year in office and will resign if there is no significant progress. “I will be accessible, listen to you, and take your voice to the National Assembly,” he stated.
With the slogan _”AHIAZU/EZINIHITTE REJOICE”_, Obani says every program is designed to make the people rejoice.
He is contesting on the platform of the Action Alliance for the Ahiazu/Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency seat.
