THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK IN THE OZIZZA PONTOON SAGA
AJM NEWS
Monday, 8 March, 2021
Recently, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the purported sale of the pontoon at the Ozizza Beach. This piece of asset was procured by the then Imo State Government to facilitate the trading activities between the people of Afikpo and their neighbouring Cross River communities. Since the breakdown of this valuable asset, the people of Ozizza have clamoured for its repair over the years only to hear that the Ebonyi State Government has sold it to some preferred bidder. This news has generated a lot of unrest within the community with suspicions and distrust being expressed against elected officials and Government appointees that are being fingered as co-conspirators in this scandalous affair.
However, following some investigative journalism it has become evident that the man behind the mask is no other than the Chief custodian of the State himself using proxies that are fast getting swallowed up in the unfolding imbroglio. It leaves us wondering at the cost of loyalty which has become the bane of the member representing Afikpo North West in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Chief Kingsley Ikoro. His recent near arraignment at the Village Square at Ozizza to explain his role in the pontoon saga painted a pitiable image whose only exoneration was the assessment of his unlimited sacrifice and service to his people. But the question remains “When will Ikoro learn to become his own man?”. This young achiever has spent the last 6 years of his political career in the shadows of Engr David Umahi in different capacities. This might have cost him a lot of goodwill and we wait with bated breath on the outcome of this bromance.
The near Son-Father relationship between Hon. Kingsley Ikoro and the Governor is a lesson in politics that remains untold. While most of his kinsmen in Afikpo refused to defect with the Governor to the APC, Ikoro followed in blind loyalty. His trust and belief in the leadership of the Governor might prove to be his political albatross. Nothing can be weightier than the accusation of involvement in the illicit sale of an asset that has been awaiting attention over the years. We hope the Honourable member will find his voice and explain his role in this transaction. While it has become clearer that proxies are involved, we will continue to monitor the turn of events and encourage the vigilance of the people to frustrate this daylight heist.
With 2023 elections fast approaching, new alliances will be formed, and high wire politics will be played given the seeming balance of force between the APC and the PDP in the State. Honourable Ikoro is a key player to watch but first, he must reevaluate the political value of the toga of Umahi Loyalist which he has proudly worn over the years.
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