Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
Sango District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God and a member of the Executive Committee (EC) of the church, Rev. Dr John Amah, has written an open letter to Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State, commending him for ordering the contractor handling the Ohafia- Arochukwu federal road back to site.
The cleric who praised the Governor for the initiative to embark on the rehabilitation of the dilapidated federal road, particularly lauded him for swiftly responding to his appeal in a public function that the contractor who had reportedly absconded be made to return to site.
Rev. Amah also lauded Gov. Otti for his outstanding leadership style and uncommon humility, describing him as “a listening Governor.”
The Abia-born, Lagos-based cleric observed that Abia had recorded significant achievements under the watch of Gov. Otti, a feat he said, was unprecedented.
He wrote: “I particularly acknowledge your bold and visionary decision to flag off the construction of the Ohafia–Arochukwu Road, a major road that had remained in deplorable condition for decades.
“Although this road falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government, you choose not to hide behind bureaucracy but instead took responsibility for the well-being of your people.
“That singular act demonstrated your uncommon sense of duty, responsibility, and leadership.”
Dr Amah noted with joy that the appeal he made to the Governor through his (Governor’s) representative at the burial of the former Mayor of Osisioma Ngwa LGA, Engr. Israel Nweke, which was for the Governor to mandate the contractor handling the road to get back to site was heeded to.
He said: “Before delivering the message that day, I humbly informed your representative that I had been told the contractors had left the construction site. I pleaded with the little influence I have as a preacher in Assemblies of God, that they should be asked to return to site.
“To my utmost joy and amazement, Your Excellency responded with swift and decisive action. Today, the contractors are back on the site, and the work has resumed. That, Sir, is what we call responsive leadership, Dr. Amah stated.
According to him, the Governor’s gesture reassures the common man in Abia that there is still hope in governance and the future of the state.
The cleric who is an elder brother to the Abia State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Elder Amah Abraham, thanked Gov. Otti for “making the people proud.”
He prayed the Almighty God, “who placed the scepter of governance” in his hands, to continue to uphold and guide him.
“May the Lord who enthroned you preserve your throne. You shall not fall, and your light shall not go dim. You will finish well and finish strong.
Wisdom beyond your peers is your portion. You shall continue to operate with clarity of vision, sound judgment, and divine strategy.
“Every hand lifted against your leadership shall be confounded. Those who plot your downfall shall stumble and fall before your rising.
“May your government experience supernatural acceleration. What takes others years, may it take you months. What seems impossible, may it become your everyday testimony.
“The peace of God shall rest upon Abia State under your leadership. Violence shall be far from your gates; prosperity shall overflow in the land.
“Your legacy shall be generational. Long after you’ve left office, the works of your hands will still speak in Abia State and beyond. Your family is shielded from every form of attack, scandal, or shame. Your wife shall be a crown upon your head, and your children shall be mighty in the land.
“May heaven continually back you up. As you listen to the cry of the common man, so shall heaven listen to your own prayers. You shall never lack the right men and women, helpers of destiny, counsellors, advisors, and implementers who will help you carry out your divine assignment.
“Your second term shall not be a struggle. If the Lord tarries, and it is His will, He will grant you the favour of continuity and legacy completion” Dr Amah declared.
