Reps seat: Oguta leaders blast moves against equity,one-term agreement
- Back Agwa clan for 2027
Leaders and stakeholders of Oguta Local Government Area have strongly reaffirmed their consensus support for the Agwa clan to produce the next member representing Ohaji-Egbema/Oguta/Oru West Federal Constituency in 2027 under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking with journalists after a strategic meeting held in Izombe on Saturday, Hon. Hassan Nwauwa dismissed recent reports suggesting division among Oguta political leaders, insisting that genuine stakeholders remain united and committed to ensuring that Agwa produces the next federal lawmaker in the spirit of equity and justice.
Hon. Nwauwa criticized what he described as double standards by some political actors allegedly working against the established power rotation arrangement. According to him, those now opposing the equity principle were among those who previously relied on the same arrangement to secure political positions for themselves.
He recalled that the principle of equity was used to stop Hon. Kamma Nwauwa from pursuing a second term, thereby establishing what he described as a longstanding understanding that no representative should serve more than one term in order to sustain peace and balance within the constituency.
To further support his position, Nwauwa pointed to the political records of past representatives, including Hon. Gerald Irona, Rt. Hon. Goodluck Opiah, and Hon. Uju Kingsley, noting that they all served single terms in line with the constituency’s political understanding.
He expressed surprise that some of those who once championed equity are now allegedly working against it.
“It is the height of hypocrisy to use equity as a ladder to power and then attempt to remove that ladder once you get there,” Nwauwa stated.
The stakeholders argued that denying Agwa the opportunity to produce the next representative would amount to continued marginalization of a clan they described as one of the largest in Imo State.
According to them, Agwa has remained without significant government presence despite its population and contributions, adding that the agitation for fairness can no longer be ignored.
They further linked the issue to peace and stability in the Niger Delta area of Imo State, stressing that inclusive governance and fair representation remain critical to addressing longstanding grievances and insecurity in the region.
Nwauwa lamented that years of unrest and neglect in the area have led to huge economic losses and loss of lives, insisting that proper inclusion and political justice could help reduce tensions in the oil-producing communities.
The leaders warned against any attempt to frustrate the Agwa agenda, arguing that such actions could deepen feelings of exclusion among the people.
“If we truly want peace and stability, Agwa must be given its rightful place. Anyone working against this is working against the peace, security and progress of Imo State and the administration of Governor Hope Uzodimma,” Nwauwa added.
The meeting ended with a renewed appeal to the national leadership of the APC and Governor Hope Uzodimma to uphold the principles of fairness and equity in the constituency.
The stakeholders also pledged to continue grassroots consultations and mobilization ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that the “Izombe Declaration” reflects the collective resolve of Oguta leaders that the Agwa clan should produce the next federal lawmaker.
