The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Rivers State, Amb Desmond Akawor has commissioned well-furnished town hall with a sound proof generator built by the lawmaker representing Eleme Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Aforji Igwe.
The lawmaker also empowered over 100 persons selected in the 10 wards, as some were given cars, while some got starter packs to start different businesses.
Speaking at the event in Aleto Community, at the weekend, Akawor described Igwe as a replica of Governor Nyesom Wike in terms of quality projects’ delivery and empowerment at grassroots level.
According to him, the party was pleased with the quality service delivery and effective representation exhibited by the lawmaker.
“We as party we are happy to identify with a man who has been in touch with his people, because he has made the work of the party easier in next election come 2023.
“Eleme is the home of PDP, Hon. Aforji Igwe has shown his Wikematic style of performance”, Akawor said.
Also speaking when he paid a courtesy visit to the King of Eleme, Emere Philip Osaro Obele, in the company of the Deputy Chairman of the party, Hon. Chukwuemeka Aaron; the State Secretary, Dr. Benibo George; other members of the state executives as well as the member representing Eleme State Constituency, Hon. Aforji Igwe; whose constituency project he visited Eleme to commission, Akawor commended the people for their support for the PDP and the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike.
He thanked the royal father for his support and for sustaining the peace in the area.
Also speaking, Hon. Igwe Aforji said he got the inspiration from Wike, haven followed him for some years now.
According to him, he was elated to follow a leader like Wike whose desire was to touch the lives of people at grassroots with dividends of democracy,saying that he has no option than perform like him.
“They say charity begins at home, I feel happy being at home and as well reaching out to people at home with meaningful projects.
“I am a true Wikematic man.A lion will never give birth to a goat.I have to do that which I was elected.
“I assure the people of my constituency that I will bring more development to the grassroots.
“I don’t have executive power, but I was able to train our people on different skills and gave them starter packs, empower some widows and gave out cars to support their families to improve their standard of living”, Igwe said.
Igwe thanked the leadership of the PDP for giving him a chance to serve the people of Eleme, adding that he came up with the idea of building a town hall, after interfacing with the king of Eleme on a project to embark on.
He added that the town hall was the first phase of the projects he has carried out, as he plans to give out cars, bikes and other items to his constituents, as part of his projects.
He added that he would not relent in delivering projects to his constituents because that was the sole aim of his office.
Earlier, Chairman of Eleme Local Government Area, Hon Ollor Obarilomate, said this was what was expected from any good politician, and commended the lawmaker for the gesture, saying that this would further develop the area.
Obarilomate heaped praises on Hon. Aforji Igwe for empowering youths in Eleme and building a state-of-the-art town hall in Aleto.
Speaking on the sideline of the commissioning of the town hall and presentation of cars to four youths from four clans of Eleme, starter packs and grants to 10 female graduates of hair dressing from Aforji’s skills acquisition programme, and second phase of empowerment for 50 widows, Obarilomate said he was happy and sees it as a complimentary action to what the local government council was doing in sustaining the peace in the area.
He said, “When you empower people, there will be peace in the area. This is a complimentary action to what the LG council is doing in sustaining peace in the area. I want to thank him for this laudable empowerment programme that he has carried out. This is one of the things that we expect our leaders who have been elected into various offices to do.
“From time-to-time, we want to tell the people of Eleme that PDP is the party that will give them all what they need for development and their growth. I am a core member of the PDP and I love what the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike is doing because all the younger politicians who are coming up now are following suit.That is why you can see development projects and this kind of programme all over the state.
“So, PDP has fully taken over the political space of Eleme LGA. From what you can see, we are happy, the place is peaceful, all our party faithful, supporters and Eleme people are very jubilant this morning for what our member, Hon Aforji Igwe has done. We want to thank him and we say that God will bless him more and more and give him many more prosperous years in office”, he prayed.
Responding, Emere Philip Osaro Obele thanked Akawor for honouring him with his presence before proceeding to the event he came for, adding that Governor Nyesom Wike must be commended for salvaging the traditional institution of Eleme, for being proactive in project delivery in the area, as well as putting sons and daughters of the area in key positions in his government.
He further commended the member representing Eleme State Constituency, Hon. Aforji Igwefor being a worthy son of the land, who has unveiled a landmark project by constructing and completing the town hall, which would be a legacy that would outlive his administration and impact the people of his domain.
He stated that despite the rants of the opposition, it was obvious that Eleme remains PDP because the support from the people of Eleme has shown that PDP has no rival in their domain.
Dignitaries present include, Hon. Marcus Nle Eji; Hon. Ejor Ngowa Ejor; Hon. Tambari Sydney Gbara; Hon. Field Nkor; Hon. Bellor Waite; Hon. Alice Chu; as well as other notable persons.

By: Tonye Orabere