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Igbo leaders in Ankpa local government have described the Deputy Majority Leader of Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Ahmed Mohammed as a pragmatic young leader.
The leader of Igbo association in Ankpa, Chief Chukwuemeka made this known on Tuesday at a reception in honour of the lawmaker.
He stated that reception for Ahmed by Igbo elders and stakeholders was organized to appreciate him for his kind gesture, selfless service and for making his constituency proud on the floor of the House.
The Igbo chief said the event signaled a new dawn and another historic moment as a stronger tie between the Igalas and Igbos is being built in Ankpa local government courtesy of Honorable Ahmed Mohammed.
Chukwuemeka applauded the lawmaker for his kind gesture towards everyone irrespective of where he/she comes from.
“Honorable Ahmed Mohammed is a pragmatic young leader who sees leadership very differently, he has tried to carry everybody along with him. We also want to use to opportunity to thank you for recognizing three of our children who benefited in your Education Support Program Scholarship Scheme. You are indeed a leader with a sense of responsibility, providing for the people the things they need to make life worth living.
“I came to Ankpa in 1972, I settled and got married in 1973 and I have lived all my life in Ankpa. After the indigenes, we the Igbos have the highest popularity. This community loves us, and so far we have never seen a representative like you. Nobody recognises us, we want to thank you for remembering us during the festive season with donation of food items and a cow. We are indeed grateful,” he said.
Ahmed Ahmed, in his remarks thanked the Igbo community, most especially the youths who, despite all the political heat and the APC tsunami in 2015, believed him, came out to support and vote for him.
“I am aware of all your support and the intimidation your people were subjected to for supporting me during the last election. I knew the Igbos are people with foresight who have seen that we are ready to serve the people and they have never hidden their love for me. I want to thank you all for your love and I assure you today we shall work together to move Ankpa forward, you are all stakeholders,” he said.
The Chairman, Kogi East Elders Advisory Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Linco Ocheje was also present at the reception. He prayed that God will continually replenish the Igwe, protect his crown and also call for more unity and love between Igalas and the Igbos in Ankpa LGA.
Ocheje commended Ahmed Mohammed for his exemplary leadership style so far at the House of Assembly, saying that the years of anguish of the people of Ankpa in search of a credible leader is over.
“For a state legislator to provide over 35 portable borehole to different communities in his community, aside other projects executed is something that must be applauded and encouraged. I want to assure you that we are with you anytime, any day,” he said.
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