says Marginalization Must Stop
By Dorcas Samson Achi
A renowned Human Rights Defender , University Don and Politician, Prof. Protus Nathan Uzorma has stated that Isu Clan in Orlu zone is marginalized, sidelined and in need of equity.
Prof. Uzorma revealed this during a press briefing on Monday 17th June, 2024 where he unequivocally condemned the uneven spread of power, elective positions and appointments, saying that Isu Clan, made up of Nwangele, Nkwerre, Njaba, Isu and half of Orlu LGA, is in need of equity, as it is the only clan in the state that has not produced a governor, deputy governor, senator, speaker, attorney general or secretary to the state government and has terrible roads and poor level of developments in the state.
He described the inequity in Orlu zone as a course for concern, adding that it is improper to say that power is in orlu when the largest clan is being neglected and shortchanged.
According to him, equity should not be narrowed to rotation of the governorship position alone, instead other important factors must be taken cognizance of, to ensure true equity.
He reinstated that Isu clan's need for equity, in terms of power, urban infrastructural developments, distribution of amenities/social services must be considered come 2027.
Prof Uzorma blamed political "lords" for Isu clan's inability to produce even a senator, adding that in Nigeria, power is given, not taken, because the masses' votes do not count. He demanded that power should be given to Isu Clan in the next political dispensation.
The Public Affairs Analyst emphasized that by 2027, power must be negotiated in Imo and Isu nation will determine who will be the next governor of the state. He revealed that Isu clan is willing to negotiate with any Okigwe or Owerri zone credible governorship candidate who is ready to address the current state of infrastructure stock, injustice in the rotation of power and other developmental oriented facilities across the zones in a manner that allows for equitable growth in clans who are lagging on these indices.
He called on Stakeholders and Imolites in general to ensure that equity is properly applied in the rotation of power and distribution of amenities, social services, Federal government projects etc, for inequity to discontinue.
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