A cleric, Rev. Chika Ubani of Glorious Kingdom Chapel International, has berated Governor Alex Otti over the worsening scenario in Abia State, saying Enyimba FC, the one supply of pleasure and satisfaction for Abians, is dying beneath the watch of the present administration.
Speaking whereas reacting to the declining fortunes of Enyimba FC of Aba, Rev. Ubani mentioned he actually doesn’t see what Governor Alex Otti has executed on floor as governor when in comparison with the quantity Abia State is receiving from the Federal Government.
“I honestly do not see what Governor Otti has done as governor compared to the amount of money he is receiving from the Federal Government,” the cleric mentioned.
He warned that Enyimba FC should not be allowed to enter relegation, describing the membership because the satisfaction of Abia individuals.
“Enyimba should not go on relegation. If help is needed, approach those who managed Enyimba between 2000 and 2007 and restore the glory of this club, because it is our only source of joy and pride as Abians,” he said.
Rev. Ubani recalled a interval particularly throughout the Orji Uzor Kalu administration when Enyimba dominated Nigerian soccer and produced many worldwide gamers for the Super Eagles, and different African international locations.
“There was a time Enyimba dominated Nigeria. We had at least 13 international players, including Vincent Enyeama, Dele Aiyenugba, Obinna Nwaneri, Romanus Orjinta, Muri Ogunbiyi, Joetex Frimpong, Yusuf Mohammed, Ajibade Omolade, and Onyekachi Okonkwo,” he mentioned.
According to him, the Orji Uzor Kalu period additionally witnessed huge funding in sports activities infrastructure.
“Stadiums were built and Enyimba was well funded, both in Aba and Umuahia. Abia State was coming first almost every time in all sports,” Rev. Ubani recalled.
He mentioned democracy ought to replicate youth growth, noting that this was evident throughout the administration of former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu.
“Democracy is development of the youth. OUK (Orji Uzor Kalu) developed the youths. He built factories in Aba, Ogun and Lagos even before becoming governor,” he mentioned.
The cleric burdened that his feedback had been based mostly on private expertise.
“I have not met him personally and I do not know him personally, but this is the honest truth because I lived in Aba,” he added.
Rev. Ubani additionally known as on the Federal Government to probe Signature Bank, urging the Central Bank of Nigeria to look into its actions.
“The Federal Government should probe Signature Bank. It is important for the CBN to look into their activities and where their money is coming from,” he mentioned.
He lamented what he described as a complete standstill in Abia State.
“Everything in Abia today is at a standstill. People are hungry, youths are frustrated, healthcare is collapsing, civil servants are not smiling, and shops are closing in Aba,” he mentioned.
According to him, whereas some individuals reward the federal government on social media from outdoors the state, the fact on floor is completely different.
“Except for people living outside the state and praising the government on social media, nothing is happening on ground. This is the reality,” the cleric concluded.
