By Alfa Shittu Ishiaka.
The member representing Ankpa-Omala-Olamaboro in the House of Representatives, Honourable Hassan Omale in fulfilment of one of his campaign promises to his constituents flagged off the construction of Ojiaji bridge in Ogodu, Omala local government.
The federal lawmaker was accompanied to the venue by the Chairman APC Ankpa local government, Alhaji Khamilu, Hon Yusuf Omale former Chairman Ankpa local Government, Ankpa APC leaders Major Idris Adejo (Rtd), Alhaji Saidu Odoma, APC women leader Ankpa local Government Hajiya Maryam, APC stalwart Alhaji Tijjani Ishiaka, religious leaders, well wishers and party faithfuls.
The August visitors were received at Ojiaji by a mammoth crowd of joyful residents under the leadership of the chairman APC Omalla Local Government Alhaji Danjuma Baba, the traditional leader of Ojiaji (Onu Ojiaji) traditionally known as Kpaleko, Reuben Daudu and other well wishers.
After an adoration to the Almighty Lord for making all see such a day, the host “Kpaleko” in his welcome address thanked Honourable Hassan Omale for considering their community worthy of benefitting from such an impactful project.
He said various representative have come and gone and the only time they are remembered is during electioneering campaign.
He added that the bridge has always been a nightmare as the rainy season always makes it difficult for them to go in and out of their community.
He said the visit of Honourable Hassan Omale to that community alone has proven that he is a man who has the interest of the down trodden at heart.
He prayed God to elevate thier August visitor to an unimaginable heigh in life.
The APC Chairman, Ankpa Local Government, Alhaji Khamilu eulogised the Honourable member after which he took all present down memory line by mentioning all that was done by the previous occupants of the office of House of Representatives of Ankpa, Omalla and Olamaboro.
He said APC might like every other party also have its internal crises but the performance of Honourable Omale makes APC a party to cling on to.
The Chairman further encouraged the Member to do more as his second coming is as sure as that of Jesus Christ beacause of his good work.
