Race For Owerri West Local Government Chairman Seat; Between Hon Barr. Clement Asoluka And Others 

By Kachy Madukaego

It is often said that “when the righteous is on the throne the people rejoice, this philosophy is synonym to a refined personality and a gentleman Hon. Barr Clement Asoluka who has been ordained by God and the people of Owerri west local government area to serve as the next chairman of the council.

Hon. Barr. Clement Asoluka is an astute politician from Emeabiam autonomous community in Owerri west local government who has carved a niche for himself in politics, philanthropy and youth empowerment across the local government, one thing very essential is that anybody who have come in contact with Hon. Asoluka will attest that he is articulate, humble, loyal and ready to serve at all time.

With the recent update from the Imo State Electoral Commission (ISEC) to conduct local government election on the 21st September 2024, different caliber of individuals have been jostling for the contest in different political parties with different purpose and ideology, but the paramount questions the masses must not fail to ask is; what is the integrity of the contestant? what is the mission and vision of the aspirants in the contest?

Analysis and research among all the aspirant contesting for Chairmanship seat of Owerri West local government area proves that Hon. Barr. Clement Asoluka of All Progressive Congress (APC) party remain the most qualified and credible to occupy the position due to his accomplishments, antecedents and performance in the politics of Owerri West constituency.

Going down the memory lane, Hon. Barr. Clement Asoluka has been the only consistent candidate in the race for Owerri West local government chairman position in the past five years, he has been a force to reckon with when it comes to grassroot politics, he is recognized by the leaders, cherished by the youths and adorned by women simply because of his unique style of politicking, he understands that politics is not a business venture while ensuring that everyone is carried along irrespective of political affiliation.

While nurturing his vision of becoming the local government Chairman of Owerri West, Hon. Barr. Clement Asoluka has been engaged by the state government at various capacity where he performed optimally excellent with commendation and accolades coming from every nukes and crannies.

Hon Barr. Clement Asoluka

For instance, in the last 2023 general election, Barr. Asoluka served as the collation agent of Owerri West local government where he ensured that the governor distinguished Distinguished Senator Hope Odidika Uzodimma won landslide in Owerri West and it is on record that his polling booth 013 Okolochi/ Emebiam ward is the only booth in Owerri West local government that deliver all the APC candidate 4 over 4 in the election, this landmark achievement could not have been possible if he is not grounded in his community, having maintained his grassroot structure over the years single handedly.

This testimony is a further confirmation that Hon. Asoluka has been tested and can be trusted with power as his loyalty has never been in doubt both to the community leaders and the state government.

In his recent interviews, with journalist in Owerri Hon. Barr. Clement Asoluka took time to reel out his blueprint and agenda as chairman of the local government which includes total rehabilitation of the secretariat complex, reconstruction of office blocks, boosting the internal generated revenue of the council, improvement of staff welfare, and above all synergizing with the state government to disseminate dividends of democracy to the grassroot.

According to him, “we don’t want a chairman that will be at loggerhead with the state government hence I will be able to synchronize with the governor better without any friction, having worked at various capacities and ensuring his victory at the election, I can be trusted with power and other vital things including security.

He has also made clear his intentions to rescue the sorry situation of the local government council access road with stone base palliative measure pending when the state government have the financial strength to facilitate the reconstruction of the road.

Consequently, it is crystal clear that among other contestants from owerri west local government area ,Hon. Barr Clement Asoluka is acceptional with untapped administrative acumen waiting to be harnessed, it now behoves on the good people of Owerri west local government to make the right choice by electing a capable representative who can think outside the box to elevate Owerri West council to a municipal status which has eluded them in the past.

The fact about every election is that it presents opportunity for redress or a perpetual regret, however we are optimistic that this time the long awaited answer to the supplications of owerri west indigens will come to fusion as man whom the cap fits resumes duty as the substantive chairman of the council.