Streets of Okigwe North comprising Isiala Mbano, Onuimo and Okigwe local government areas was greeted with jubilation as Hon Onuoha was declared winner by the Appeal Court petitions tribunal sitting in the federal high Court at Owerri.
This judgement puts to rest months of legal battles instituted by the candidate of PDP, HON OBINNA Onwubuariri challenging the land slide victory of Hon Princess Miriam Onuoha on the rerun election of the house of representatives.
The matter was dismissed for lack of merit as evidences assembled by the PDP which was porous and as such thrown away as misleading. They avowed that most of the witnesses and voters cards presented in evidence were crude forgeries.
This landmark ruling vindicated Hon Miriam Onuoha who remains a constant enigma in Okigwe politics in general. She wore the toga of Abraham Lincoln having been in the race for a long time without throwing in the towel. She grew up in Okigwe North as a girl and woman .
As sure-p coordinator she brought food to the downtrodden. She is a household name more examplified in her clearing the refuse at Anara and earning her the name “Obu Ngwongwo”. She is a minority rights activist and champion of the physically challenged endearing her to many.
Her knack for professionalism and effective representation has manifested in her representation so far. Her bill is on going, she recently manned a sensitive committee and above remains a glowing voice in the house of reps.
In a land where all is under the mamyrdom of men, she beats off segregation to elbow her way to the top echelon of politics. She is truly an Amazon and a lady with a lamp.
The constituents are waiting with bated breath for her democracy dividends which has started trickling down. Darkness has finally given way to light.
Yes she can! Our dawn is here. Let’s try the womenfolk. The men can’t bear our affirmities anymore.
Julius Enemaku is a media practitioner and social commentator.
