Residents of Imo state have criticized the move about Gov Hope Uzodimma s vote of confidence, and they are, arguing that it was unnecessary and questioning the legislators’ role as the governor’s mouthpiece.
Governor Hope Uzodinma State House of Assembly on Tuesday, November 19, passed a vote of Confidence as what Imo residents have described as solid and outstanding achievements.
Retired principal Osondu Hyacinth Eriaja who was speaking on legislating solutions to pressing state issues like…. rural road rehabilitation, security challenges, and the rising cost of food items.
“I don’t think passing a vote of confidence is one of the legislative functions of lawmakers. They have much to do rather than reducing their duties to mere praise-singing.
“The governor, no doubt, has aides who can showcase what he has done to the public. Imo lawmakers should allow the executive arm of government to praise itself. The Commissioner for Information, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, and other aides are there to trumpet his activities.
“The lawmakers should focus on delivering effective laws that will address present challenges facing the state—such as bad rural roads and insecurity—and not act as the mouthpiece of the executive branch,”
Ugochukwu Akagha commended the lawmakers for recognizing the governor’s achievements, arguing that it falls within their rights to acknowledge good work done by the executive while maintaining their legislative duties.
He said, “Doing so will not make them deviate from their primary responsibility of law-making.”
Other residents urged the legislators to prioritize addressing issues like security challenges and the poor condition of rural roads, especially with the festive season approaching.
“The legislative and executive arms operate as separate organs of government, but that does not mean they cannot work in harmony for the betterment of the state.
The State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence on Governor Uzodinma. On Tuesday, November 19, the motion was moved by Deputy Speaker Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu and seconded by House Majority Leader Kanayo Onyemaechi, was sponsored by 20 other members.
a resident said. “Each has the right to commend the other, when necessary, but not at the expense of their respective roles. So, commending the governor by the state lawmakers is not out of place,”
Iwuanyanwu described Uzodinma’s administration as people-oriented, citing numerous achievements and ongoing projects.
More than two-thirds of the lawmakers, including Minority Leader Ugochukwu Amuchie and Deputy Minority Leader Clinton Amadi, supported the motion.
Chief sponsor of the motion urged the House to dismiss attempts by “dishonest persons” to derail good governance and pass the vote of confidence.
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