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By Amah Franklyn – GUEST
At a time when Okigwe Zone is gasping for true leadership, strangled by recycled promises, abandoned projects, and hollow political showmanship, one name towers above the noise. A man of rare pedigree. A man forged in justice, tempered by trials, and unwavering in his devotion to the people. A U.S.-based attorney, seasoned politician, and fearless philanthropist whose life has been defined not by privilege, but by relentless service and sacrifice.
This is not a man seeking power for prestige. He’s not a placeholder for political godfathers. He is not a creature of the corrupt political class that has bled Okigwe dry for decades. No; this is a man who has twice stood before the ballot, who has twice been chosen by the people, and who was, twice, ruthlessly denied his rightful mandate by crooked backroom deals. But here he stands, unbroken, unbowed, unbought, and undeterred. And now, the time has come. Okigwe must rise with him.
Unlike the career politicians, this man has roots. Deep, firm, and unshakable. As an attorney in the United States, he built a formidable career defending truth, justice, and the marginalised. As a politician, he navigated the complex American political landscape with honour and tact, earning recognition not for his wealth, but for his work.
Yet, what sets him apart is this: While many others fled and forgot, he stayed connected. He never turned his back on his people. While in America, he funded scholarships for indigent Okigwe students, built clean water systems for rural communities, equipped clinics with life-saving resources, and empowered hundreds through entrepreneurship training and small business grants. He even built a house for a hapless widow; how thoughtful. He has done more without holding office than many in power have done with billions in constituency allocations.
This is not philanthropy for optics; it is the outpouring of a heart set ablaze with purpose.
He was twice denied. Twice betrayed. Yet still, he stands. Where others would have folded under the weight of political sabotage, he rose. Where others would have abandoned the people and chased comfort, he stayed in the trenches. When his electoral victories were snatched, he did not respond with violence or vengeance; he responded with vision.
He knows the beast we’re fighting. He has stared corruption in the eye and refused to blink. He understands what it will take to dismantle the toxic, transactional politics that has crippled Okigwe Zone for decades.
Onyirimba is not just a reformer. He is a revolution; disciplined, deliberate, and long overdue.
He does not talk about change like others; he has built a master plan that could redefine Okigwe Zone’s destiny. This is not a fantasy. It is a battle-tested, results-backed roadmap, and he’s ready to implement it from day one. Some may think that this sounds more executive than legislative. Well, this may be the thought for those who don’t understand the intricacies of democratic governance.
Apart from Onyirimba’s eceptional knack for negotiations and lobbying, he is committed to utilising constituency projects for what they are meant for. In the recent past, experience has shown that constituency project is a euphemism for official corruption. Not Onyirimba! He will deploy every kobo approved to its particular subhead for the good of Okigwe.
Okigwe Zone has been fooled too many times. Empty promises. Political puppets. Godfather stooges. We’ve traded our future for crumbs and called it loyalty. But no more.
This is a defining moment.
The man who has given without holding office, who has sacrificed without reward, who has fought without retreat, he is the man Okigwe needs.
His integrity is proven. His passion is undeniable. His record speaks volumes. And his vision is the kind that rewrites history.
We don’t want the status quo to remain. We need change, real change. We don’t need another slogan. We need a servant-leader. A grassroots man, and yet with strong connection to the Diaspora. A bold thinker. A seasoned fighter. A man whose life is not anchored on greed but in grace and grit.
Okigwe, the time for change is not tomorrow. It is NOW. And I present to you the man to lead that change. He is here, Attorney Charles Onyirimba. Not because he wants to be in power, but because he is power, made manifest in service.
This call is not only to urge Onyirimba to run but also to prepare our minds before INEC blows the whistle for the race to begin. A stitch in time, they say, saves nine. Let us make haste while the sun shines. Let us begin the search of a dark goat while it is still day. Okigwe, let us line behind him, not with fear, not with apathy, but with a fire in our hearts and a vote in our hands. Okigwe deserves better. Okigwe deserves him.
The people’s choice. The people’s champion. The future Senator. The rightful senator. The next leader of Okigwe Zone. Let the drums of change beat louder. Let history remember that in this hour, Okigwe chose right.
Amah Franklyn is a concerned Okigwe constituent. He wrote from Owerri
