In an effort for the opposition political party, the PDP in Abia to scrutinise actions, inactions and policies, as well as offer alternative opinions to the ruling Labour Party in the State, Elder Abraham Amah the State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party has appointed key party members to serve as Shadow government cabinet members.
Recall that recently the Abia PDP notified the State Assembly of their intentions to forming a shadow government.
According to a release signed by the parties state publicity secretary, Eric Ikwuagwu, 13 names appointed as shadow government cabinet members were commissioners while 6 names were as personal assistant to the State Chairman and some key positions to serve in theĀ party secretariat.
The release also tasked members of the Abia State Shadow Government not only to providing alternative viewpoints, but also to conduct research, and offer recommendations on policies that affect the lives of the Abia people.
Elder Amah however expressed appreciation to the party members who accepted the appointments as well as contributing towards the development of the state.
The statement reads:
“The Chairman of Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Elder Abraham Amah has approved the appointment of the following distinguished Abians to serve in the Abia State Shadow Government (ABSSHG). These appointments reflect our commitment to holding the State government accountable to its responsibility to Abia citizens, scrutinise actions, inactions and policies of Abia government; as well as offer alternative opinions. These appointees will mirror the positions of each individual State government ministry with their expertise and dedication to serving the people of Abia State with differing but viable alternative viewpoints.
“They are:
1. Jude Udeachara.
Shadow Commissioner for Trade and investment
2. Bar Bob Ogu
Shadow Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General
3. Obinna Oriaku
Shadow Commissioner for Finance & Budget scrutiny
5. Chief Uche Aguoru
Shadow Commissioner for Due process and project implementation monitoring
6. Prof SK Orie.
Shadow Commissioner for Education & local content development
7. Bar Ukpai Ukairo
Shadow Commissioner for Human rights & Ombudsman
8. Chinonye Mba
Shadow Commissioner for youth development
9. Dr. Moses Orji
Shadow commissioner for Information and policy strategy
10. Chioma Nelda
Shadow Commissioner for Women Development.
11.Dr Ike Onyeweaku
Shadow Commissioner fir Agriculture
12. Barr. Henry Chilaka
Shadow Commissioner for Local Government & Community development
13. Chief Kingsley Nna Okadigbo
Shadow Commissioner for Homeland security
“These appointments are part of our ongoing efforts to build a robust alternative solution for governance that is responsive to the needs and aspirations of our citizens. The members of the Abia State Shadow Government are tasked with not only providing alternative viewpoints, but also to conduct research, and offer recommendations on policies that affect the lives of our people.
“We believe that by empowering capable individuals to take on these shadow roles, we can strengthen the democratic process and work collaboratively towards a prosperous and united Abia State.
“The State Chairman expresses gratitude to all those who accepted these appointments and looks forward to their contributions to the development of our state.
“Further appointments are:
1. Ugwumba Adiele
Chief of Staff to the state chairman
2. Amos Anuma
Director of protocol
3. Okechukwu Peters
Personal assistant to the Chairman
4. Chukwudi Ezebuiro
Administrative secretary PDP AbiaPDP
5. Mascot Nwokeukwu
Media assistant to the chairman AbiaPDP
6. Comrade Chinonso Agbaeze.
Media assistant to the chairman Abia PDP”.
