Imo citizens have expressed mixed reactions to the vote of confidence passed on Governor Hope Uzodinma by the State House of Assembly on Tuesday, November 19, in recognition of what they described as his solid and outstanding achievements.
Some residents have criticized the move, arguing that it was unnecessary and questioning the legislators’ role as the governor’s mouthpiece.
They called on the lawmakers to focus on legislating solutions to pressing state issues such as rural road rehabilitation, security challenges, and the rising cost of food items.
Speaking to our correspondent, retired principal Osondu Hyacinth Eriaja stated, “I don’t think passing a vote of confidence is one of the legislative functions of lawmakers. They have much to do rather than reducing their duties to mere praise-singing.
“The governor, no doubt, has aides who can showcase what he has done to the public. Imo lawmakers should allow the executive arm of government to praise itself. The Commissioner for Information, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, and other aides are there to trumpet his activities.
“The lawmakers should focus on delivering effective laws that will address present challenges facing the state—such as bad rural roads and insecurity—and not act as the mouthpiece of the executive branch,” he said.
On the other hand, Ugochukwu Akagha commended the lawmakers for recognizing the governor’s achievements, arguing that it falls within their rights to acknowledge good work done by the executive while maintaining their legislative duties.
He said, “Doing so will not make them deviate from their primary responsibility of law-making.”
Other residents urged the legislators to prioritize addressing issues like security challenges and the poor condition of rural roads, especially with the festive season approaching.
On Tuesday, November 19, the State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence on Governor Uzodinma. The motion, moved by Deputy Speaker Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu and seconded by House Majority Leader Kanayo Onyemaechi, was sponsored by 20 other members.
While presenting the motion, Iwuanyanwu described Uzodinma’s administration as people-oriented, citing numerous achievements and ongoing projects. He stated that these projects would soon make Imo the envy of other states in Nigeria.
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