The constituents of the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency of Abia State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Obi Aguocha have written to the speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Ph.D informing him of their plan to stage a protest against the lawmaker.
In a letter dated August 16, 2024, the constituents under the aegis of Niger Delta Youth Peace Builders alleged that Aguocha has failed to represent them effectively.
They also alleged that the lawmaker mismanaged the palliatives given to them by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amongst other issues.
The constituents in the letter titled ” Notification of Peaceful Protest” signed by the group’s national president, Comrade Chibuike Emmanuel and copied to the National Security Officer (NSA), the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Commissioner of Police, FCT and the National Assembly said that the main purpose of the protest is to draw the attention of the speaker to the issues, promising that the protest will be peaceful.
The letter read thus: “We, the Niger Delta Youth Peace Builders, the good people and Youths of Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency of represented by Honourable Obi Aguocha in the Federal House of Representatives, are writing to formally inform the Federal House of Representatives of our intention to conduct a peaceful protest against our representative, on September 4, 2024, by 8:00AM at National Assembly, Lower Chamber.
“The purpose of this protest is to draw attention to the pressing issues of lack of constituency projects, unfulfilled promises, mismanagement of Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Pailiatives (Rice), and lack of accountable representation affecting our constituency adversely.
“We believe that a peaceful demonstration is a legitimate means of expressing our concerns and seeking redress. We are committed to ensuring that the protest remains peaceful and orderly. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. We look forward to a positive and collaborative response”.