The member representing Orlu, Orsu and Oru East LGAs in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Chief Jerry Alagboso on Friday, August 29, 2014 stunned and dazzled the State Executive Committee (EXCO) of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) with his outstanding performances recorded in less than 4 years at the green chambers of the national Assembly.
Speaking at an interactive session during which the state PDP played host to Hon. Jerry Alagboso, the legislator commended the state chairman of the party Chief Nnamdi Anyaehie for the good working relationship he has engendered with other EXCO members especially those from his Federal constituency. Speaking further, he recalled holding an elaborate constituency briefing which he organized on the 30th December 2012, which has subsequently turned out as a reference point to other federal constituencies in Orlu Senatorial Zone and even beyond. Chief Jerry Alagboso who is also the Asiwaju and Omenkeafurunanya 1 of Orlu Zone, then invited the Imo PDP EXCO to come to his constituency and commission some of the completed projects which he attracted to his people so far. This he said is in order to avoid the government in power to taking the glory. The various projects were contained in a booklet which he presented to the state Chairman Chief Nnamdi Anyaehie. Continuing, Chief Alagboso donated the sum of N1M to the state Executive Committee for the up keep of the party, and explained how both his opponents in the APC, dragged him through the Supreme Court while challenging his victory in the year 2011 election and expressed satisfaction that though the courts confirmed his popular mandate, he was never distracted in performing his job, as he was fully focused all through which has manifested in his delivery of the numerous democratic dividends to his people. He also informed the party leadership that both PDP LGA Chairmen and ward chairmen were involved in the location and sitting of all the projects he attracted to his federal constituency all of who have jointly commended and appreciated his efforts. In his response, the PDP Vice-Chairman, Orlu Zone, Engr. Greg Madu, thanked Hon. Jerry Alagboso for the landmark achievements he has recorded so far. He described Hon. Alagboso as the only federal legislator in Imo State to be credited with such level of achievements and excellent performances. The Orsu PDP Chairman was not left out, in a show of appreciation he said; Jerry Alagboso is working, Jerry Alagboso is financially up to date and Jerry is financially empowering the party in the 3 LGAs he represents. Responding to the speeches, an overwhelmed state Chairman of Imo PDP, Chief Nnamdi Anyaehie commended Chief Jerry Alagboso for his effective representation. He described his performances as outstanding and historic. In an apparent endorsement of Jerry Alagboso’s legacy achievements and representation, Chief Anyaehie averred that one effective representation not only deserves commendation but recommendation. According him Hon. Jerry Alagboso does not only deserve one good turn but another, and assured that a level playing ground would be provided for every aspirants at the 2015 election. He however reiterated the responsibility and commitment of the party to provide a level playing ground for all aspirants to emerge and pray for God’s guidance and wisdom to enable Chief Alagboso continue with his good works and effective representation of his federal constituency.
In his vote of thanks, the State Deputy Chairman of PDP, Gen. I S.N. Chikere expressed delight and satisfaction with Chief Jerry Alagboso’s sterling and exemplary leadership qualities and effective representation.
He called on other members in both the state and federal legislature, to live up to their mandate by carrying their constituents along. He reminded them that the day of reckoning is fast approaching.
In addition, he noted that Chief Hon. Jerry Alagbosos spirit of benevolence and magnanimity is unparallel and thanked him for the N1M cash he donated to the party. Present at the occasion include Lady Nkechi Mbonu, state woman leader, Architect Chief Magnus Chilaka, Treasurer. Hon. Ihe Umeh, Auditor, High Chief Osita Nwaneri, a former Orlu Zonal Vice Chairman, Barr. C.O.C. Akaolisa who is the state Legal Adviser, Barr. Enyinnaya Onuegbu, the state Publicity Secretary, General Rowland Ogbonna, the Owerri Zonal Vice Chairman while Chief George Egu, State Secretary was said to be away in the USA, attending the world Igbo congress with the state youth leader busy attending the PDP Youth Conference holding same day. Those who accompanied Chief Hon. Jerry Alagboso on the visit include Chief Osita Nwaneri, Nze Olemgbe Unamma DG, Jerry Alagboso Campaign Organization, Chief Joe Ahude Mbama, aide, Hon. Sunday Chifoaru, the majority leader Oru East LGA, Chief School Boy, Chief Malachy Onuwa, Engr. Odikaesime, Chief Lambert Saigon Muoneke, Ichie Linus Odimegwu, Greg Nwosu, Kizito Nwokeji, and Prince Amanfor co-ordinator Women for Change Initiative, Chief Lambert Nwoleke (CY GLON) leader of Orsu LGA, Chief Ceaser Okeke, and the leader and Hon. Uchenna Osigwe PDP LGA Chairman of Orsu LGA. Also present were Chief Felix Ifezue, Greg Nwadike, Nze Raymond Ibekwe the JACO co-ordinator Oru East LGA, Mr. Nnomadim Edwin and his Orsu LGA counterpart, Eze Eugene Unaegbu. JACO is Jerry Alagboso Campaign Organization.
