2027: Traditional Rulers Urge Onuimo Lawmaker, Uba Esile, to Aim Higher in Politics
Express His Legislative Performance Satisfaction.
By Anselem Anokwute
Traditional rulers from Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State have commended the member representing the area in the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. James Uba Esile, for what they described as his outstanding legislative performance, urging him to aspire to higher political office ahead of 2027.
The royal fathers, led by their Chairman, HRH Eze C. N. Eze, gave the commendation during an interactive session with the lawmaker in Owerri, where Hon. Esile briefed them on his legislative activities, policy initiatives and constituency interventions since assuming office.
Addressing the gathering, Hon. Esile said the meeting was part of his routine engagement with stakeholders to render account of his stewardship and appreciate the traditional rulers for sustaining peace in Onuimo. He reaffirmed his commitment to the mandate given to him by the people and his support for the 3R administration of Governor Hope Uzodimma.
“The essence of this interactive session is to keep you informed of my activities at the House of Assembly, where you sent me to represent you. I have remained faithful to my campaign promises while supporting the policies and programmes of the administration of His Excellency, Dist. Senator Dr. Hope Uzodimma, CON,” he said.
The lawmaker disclosed that he has sponsored and co-sponsored several bills, including a bill for the protection of public utilities and infrastructure in Imo State; a bill mandating the Ministry of Information and Public Orientation to activate grassroots enlightenment agencies; and a bill for the establishment of an Imo State Film Village.
According to him, the proposed Film Village, when assented to by the governor, would serve as an academy, world-class studio and event centre, create thousands of jobs and stimulate infrastructural development in Onuimo LGA, including roads, electricity and other public amenities.
Hon. Esile also highlighted key projects of the Uzodimma administration, such as the Owerri–Okigwe Road passing through several local governments including Onuimo; rural road rehabilitation across the 27 LGAs; power projects in the Owerri, Orlu and Okigwe zones; development of modern motor parks, borehole projects, market reconstruction and improved community health facilities.
He commended the governor for strengthening security through improved support for security agencies and the approval for the recruitment of youths as community vigilantes, stressing that peace and unity remain critical to development.
On constituency interventions, the lawmaker said he enrolled over 200 Onuimo indigenes in the Imo State Free Health Programme, providing them access to healthcare services for one year. Other initiatives include financial support for WAEC and JAMB registrations, facilitation of tertiary admissions for youths, skill acquisition programmes for over 200 youths under a heavy-duty truck driving licence scheme, and sponsorship of the Onuimo Football Tournament.
In their remarks, the traditional rulers praised Hon. Esile for his accessibility, dedication and effective representation. They offered prayers for his continued success and, in a symbolic gesture, invited him to receive royal blessings, urging him to prepare for higher political office with assurances of their support.
The royal fathers also lauded Governor Uzodimma for his achievements, the prevailing peace in the state and the successful hosting of the Imo State Economic Summit.
Those present at the meeting included HRH Eze C. N. Eze, Chairman of the Onuimo LGA Traditional Rulers Council, and other traditional rulers from across the local government area.
