_...Procedure and Outcome of Some Political Party Primaries Very Despicable_
-By Engr. Uchechukwu Ezenwaka (mICMC)
Renowned philanthropist, seasoned lawmaker, former Leader of the Enugu State House of Assembly, and House of Representatives hopeful for Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency under Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Rt. Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu PhD, has strongly condemned the conduct and outcome of some recent political party primaries across the country, describing the processes as “despicable” and dangerous to the future of Nigeria’s democracy.
Rt. Hon. Ezeugwu, who is widely respected across Enugu State for his unwavering commitment to justice, transparency, grassroots development, and democratic ideals, remains one of the most admired political figures among Ndi Enugu. Through the Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Foundation, he has continued to impact lives positively, touching communities through humanitarian services, empowerment programmes, educational support, and advocacy for good governance.
Known for his fearless stance on truth and accountability, the former Leader of the Enugu State House of Assembly expressed concern over the growing culture of dishonesty, hooliganism, cultism, and the excessive influence of money in politics, warning that such trends pose grave dangers to the younger generation and the nation at large.
Below is the full text of his statement:
“Nigerians are watching. The electorate is watching. The CSOs are watching. The international community is watching. Above all, God is watching and taking notes. When did we descend this low? No shame. No fear of what the judgment will be. Not bothered that the youths will see certain videos. What a shame. What are we teaching our children and generations yet unborn? I wonder what some people tell their immediate families when they are confronted with their public outings. How do they explain certain actions?
“I was brought up in an environment where family values matter. Growing up, every child knew the consequences of bringing the family name into opprobrium. Hence, I was warned during the last enlarged family meeting when I was given the nod to go into partisan politics in 2011: ‘We wish you the best. May God continue to abide with you. Please, remember the family you come from. Should you drag the family name into shame, we shall disown you.’
“I think the time has come for the CSOs to call certain individuals out. People should not, in the name of playing politics, destroy our youths. What message are we passing to the younger ones? Please, if we cannot change the polity, let us leave it as we found it. The display and celebration of dishonesty, deceit, the ‘money is everything’ mentality, hooliganism, and cultism must stop.
“Let us remember that it has been established that the sins of the father are usually, unfortunately, visited upon the children up to the third generation. The question then becomes: why do some people wish evil upon their children? What goes around comes around.
“May justice, truth, peace, and love for one another prevail.”
Rt. Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu's courageous intervention at this critical moment in Nigeria’s political history has once again reaffirmed his reputation as a principled leader, defender of democracy, and voice of the people. His unwavering commitment to truth, justice, accountability, and moral leadership continues to inspire hope among Ndi Enugu and beyond.