The Speaker, Delta State House of
Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya on Sundayaccused his detractors
of ignorance.
“It is very startling to read online
what some individuals termed the refusal to appoint them as political aides or
award contracts to their organizations.”
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| Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya, Delta Assembly Speaker. |
In defence of his character,
integrity and performance, Igbuya described the comments as baseless and
without foundation.
“The turbulence of their selfish
emotions and desires has blinded them to reality, particularly my contributions
to the good people of Sapele.”
He urged community publishers to stop
selling falsehood aimed at ridiculing his person in the estimation of
well-meaning members of his constituency.
Igbuya also used the opportunity to
deepen the knowledge of his critics to the workings of government.
“My primary role is to make laws for
the good governance of the state. My ancillary role is to provide checks and
balances on the activities of the executive arm of government. However, subject
to good relations, I can and has influenced several projects to my
constituency. The governor of Delta State has Sapele at heart as reflected in
the ongoing projects in the local government. He will do more. Contractors will
return to site at the end of the rainy season. As a legislator, I have achieved
a lot. The House of Assembly has performed its functions of making laws and
where necessary, amended existing laws to conform to the objectives of society.
The relationship between the executive and the legislature continues to be very
cordial. The House has also used its oversight function to ensure sound fiscal
management”
He condemned the unsolicited,
unnecessary and uncomplimentary comparisons between him and deputy governor of
defunct Bendel State, late Chief Patrick Odiete.
He chided the publisher’s deliberate
distortion of history.
“Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia constructed a
number of roads in Sapele. Okirighwe, Amukpe and Adeola roads were constructed
by the military administration. The contracts were awarded to EDOK-ETER
MANDILAS LIMITED. Late Odiete was a nominal deputy governor. Chief Demas
Akpore was elected with Prof Ambrose Ali in 1979”
Igbuya who called on Nigerians to
reject the culture of standing facts on their heads in order to demonize a man
of absolute integrity and forthrightness said Chief Odiete did not construct
Adeola and Okirighwe-Sapele roads.
“My capabilities and efficiency
are well known to all Deltans. I have been very successful in my engagements. I
have contributed greatly to the process of development, utilizing my membership
of strategic committees and my position as speaker in stimulating positive
reforms in key sectors of the state’
Specifically, Igbuya said he
delivered the dividends of democracy to the good people of Sapele by
influencing several projects to the area, instituting commendable welfare
programmes for the uplifting of youths, women and elders as well as
facilitating employment for many to key positions in the state
“I was instrumental to the
appointment of many people in government. There has been some noticeable
improvement in the physical landscape of Sapele since I became speaker” he
said.
He cautioned those with politically
selfish interests to desist from evil thoughts.
“It is only dishonorable politicians
that seek to make bags of air from any little spark of kindliness they show to
the people” he said.
Igbuya, known for digging out hidden
talents, giving hope to the hopeless and bringing little known people and
places to prominence, thanked the people for rallying round him.
He lamented the dwindling allocations
to states.
“If the state government
earmarks the money received from the Federation Account Allocation for the
development of sapele, it cannot take care of the problems”
“Sapele is not the only place crying
for development” he added.
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