The Special Adviser (Media) to the Minister of Works, Barr. Uchenna Orji has said that criticism from a few oppositions residing in Ebonyi State against Chief Augustine Umahi is those who have refused to embrace the olive branch of the Divine Mandate administration.
Barr. Orji in a statement signed by him and made available to LEADERSHIP said that the critics are disenchanted with the state governor after they were defeated in the 2023 election.
He noted that Chief Augustine Chukwu Umahi, as Director-General of the Divine Mandate Campaign organization engineered the operationalization of the campaign processes of All Progressives Congress at all levels of the campaign structure in the state.
Barr. Orji maintained that he saw to the victory of APC despite existential inhibitions that had a sweeping blow on the electoral fortunes of APC in South East adding that he got a sweeping victory in his polling unit for the All Progressives Congress and wielded great influence in the voting pattern in his area.
“It must be noted that Chief Augustine Umahi has paid his dues, made patriotic concessions, and worked tirelessly to see that Ebonyi State moves forward and therefore earns the recognition given to him by the State and Federal Governments.
“The recent appointment of the former Director-General of Divine Mandate Campaign Organization and Tinubu/ Shettima Presidential Campaign Council in Ebonyi State, Chief Augustine Umahi is viewed by the progressives across the State as a welcome development that will inspire greater momentum in the support and solidarity of the people of Ebonyi State to the Renewed Hope administration.
“Indeed, the people of Ebonyi State are grateful to the President for the numerous appointments given to Ebonyi sons and daughters under his administration.
“The appointment of Chief Augustine Umahi as the Chairman of the Board of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital is a source of encouragement that passion, loyalty, and forthrightness in service cannot go unrecognized.”
It would be recalled that a section of citizens of Ebonyi State recently took to the social media to condemn the appointment of Chief Augustine Umahi as the Chairman of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Board.
