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A prominent lawyer, diplomat, and community leader, Charles Onyirimba has declared that his lifelong passion is rooted in service, sacrifice, and improving the lives of ordinary people, insisting that his political ambition is driven not by personal gain but by a desire to uplift Okigwe Zone.
Speaking at a recent political gathering attended by supporters and community stakeholders, Onyirimba delivered an emotional and reflective address in which he described service as his true calling.
“My service is my calling. I know nothing else. Nothing gives me joy except seeing others happy,” he said to loud cheers from the audience. “Whatever I can do to ease people’s pain is my true calling.”
The crowd repeatedly interrupted his speech with applause and emotional reactions as he recounted years of personal sacrifice and community involvement both in Nigeria and abroad.
Onyirimba, who has spent decades in the United States, said despite living overseas, he has remained deeply connected to his roots, returning home consistently for more than 35 years.
“I am grounded in the village. I call myself a bushman,” he said humorously, drawing laughter and applause from supporters.
The respected attorney highlighted his extensive record of leadership and public service, citing his roles within the Igbo community in Georgia, the Nigeria Olympic Committee, the Nigeria–American Chamber, the American Bar Association, and as Nigeria’s Consul General in Atlanta.
According to him, those experiences have equipped him with the exposure, influence, and international connections needed to attract opportunities and visibility to Okigwe Zone.
“If I could serve Nigerians in America, I can serve Okigwe Zone,” he declared.
Onyirimba also reflected on a missed opportunity in 2000 when former President Olusegun Obasanjo reportedly considered him for a ministerial appointment after receiving nominations from Nigerian ambassadors in New York, Washington D.C., and Atlanta.
He explained that family considerations made political office in expedient at the time but added that he is now fully prepared to dedicate himself to public service.
“Today, I am a grandfather, and I am ready, willing, and fully able,” he said.
Positioning himself as an advocate of participatory democracy, Onyirimba promised that the people of Okigwe Zone would remain part of every major decision if elected into office.
“Even in Abuja, I will not act alone. On every major matter, I will return to you, present it, and seek your direction. Your voice will guide my vote,” he told the gathering.
He further pledged to use his networks and influence to create opportunities for young people through appointments, mentorship, and exposure.
“A Senator’s value is not only in lawmaking. It is in negotiation, influence, leadership, and the ability to open doors,” Onyirimba stated.
Emphasising that he was not entering politics out of economic necessity, he said, “I am not jobless. I have come to serve.”
The speech ended with a call for collective action and partnership, as he urged supporters to contribute their ideas, influence, and resources toward building what he described as “a new Okigwe Zone.”
