Nkechinyere Ewa
Before the sun rose on Friday morning, the people of Ndiagu Amagu Ward 11 in Ikwo Local Government Area had already gathered at their village playground young people, women, elders ready for a solidarity walk in honour of their representative, Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah, member for Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Reformatory Institutions.
What happened in Ward 11 was more than a political procession. It was a practical demonstration of the deep, organic bond between a lawmaker and his people a relationship many describe as the hallmark of Ogah’s political identity.
A Leader Who Walks With the People
Observers noted the massive turnout as the crowd marched from Edukwu Agalegu through Nwangangbo Market to Item Amegu Village Square, singing solidarity songs and reaffirming their support not only for Rep. Ogah but also for Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.
What stood out was not just the crowd size, but the sincerity of their testimonies.
To many in Ndiagu Amagu, Ogah is not a distant politician. He is a familiar face one who answers calls at midnight, attends to the vulnerable, and invests personally in the development of his constituency.
This grassroots connection, residents say, is precisely why they found it necessary to publicly declare their confidence in him.
“He Has Brought Development to Our Doorsteps”
The National President of Ndiegu Amegu Autonomous Community, DSP Michael Chukwu (rtd.), captured the community’s sentiment succinctly.
“We’re here on solidarity for Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah. He has brought a lot of development to this place. You can see the market, the town hall, the hospital, the school, ongoing road construction. We want him to continue.”
Other community leaders echoed similar sentiments, pointing to tangible projects that have reshaped their daily lives.
Jobs, Scholarships, Empowerment: A Human-Touch Politician
For Chief Boniface Mkpuma, Ogah’s impact is both institutional and personal.
“He gave job to our children, even my own son. He cares for the downtrodden… We’re in support of him in the morning, afternoon and evening.”
Women in the community narrated how the lawmaker helped them move from menial jobs to sustainable livelihoods.
Mrs. Christiana Nwonu and Mrs. Mercy Ukwa listed the interventions that changed their lives: Fertilizer support during farming season, Payment of school fees, WAEC, and NECO, Payment of hospital bills, Provision of JAMB forms, Building of market and hospital, Jobs for graduates.
“There is nothing he is not doing for us. The women of Ward 11 say he must return to continue representing us,” they affirmed.
Defending a Leader They Trust
Speakers also condemned recent social media attacks against the lawmaker, dismissing them as unfounded smear campaigns.
A director in the state, Hon. Mike Nwachukwu, alongside Chief Stephen Ogodo, Nwankwo Otteh, and others, urged the public to disregard what they described as fabricated attempts to undermine a man who has consistently delivered.
“They are just trying to pull him down, but it’s not possible. He is a child of destiny. As long as he is there and as long as Governor Nwifuru is our governor, we are protected,” they said.
A Grassroots Politician in His Purest Form
Friday’s solidarity march was not orchestrated by political machinery. It was a spontaneous show of gratitude from a ward that feels seen, heard, and supported by its representative.
For Ndiagu Amagu Ward 11, Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah represents the kind of grassroots politician who does not just win elections but wins hearts by staying close, listening, responding, and investing in real people and real needs. And that, they say, is why they marched.