2027: PRP CANDIDATE FAULTS GOVERNOR MBAH’S PERFORMANCE REPORT
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BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR
Ray Kene Ogbodo, the Peoples Redemption Party’s (PRP) gubernatorial candidate for Enugu State, has criticized Governor Peter Mbah’s performance report, contending that the efficacy of the current administration‘s development initiatives should be gauged by tangible enhancements in the residents‘ quality of life, rather than by the sheer volume of projects completed or revenue amassed.
Ogbodo, while acknowledging the state government’s infrastructure drive, said greater attention should be given to poverty reduction, job creation, household income and economic empowerment.
This assertion was articulated in a press statement distributed over the weekend by his media aide, Hon.Don Victor.
The PRP candidate cast doubt on whether the purported surge in government revenues and the relentless pace of infrastructure development had genuinely culminated in enhanced living standards for the general populace.
“Governor Mbah has presented an impressive account of projects and government revenue. But the fundamental question remains: Are the people of Enugu becoming more prosperous, or is it mainly the government that is becoming wealthier?” he queried.
Ogbodo noted that Enugu’s internally generated revenue reportedly rose from about N26.8 billion in 2022 to N406.77 billion in 2025, alongside substantial allocations from the Federation Account.
He argued that such revenue growth should be reflected in measurable improvements in the welfare of residents.
“When government revenue increases dramatically, the people deserve to see corresponding improvements in their lives. How many families have escaped poverty? How many sustainable jobs have been created? How many struggling businesses have received meaningful support?” he asked.
He maintained that although investments in roads, schools and healthcare facilities were important, infrastructure development should go hand in hand with addressing the immediate economic challenges facing residents.
“A beautiful road means little to a family that cannot afford food. A modern healthcare facility must also provide accessible and affordable treatment. Development must improve human lives, not merely transform the physical appearance of our state,” he said.
The opposition contender advocated for the enhancement of social safety nets, augmented fiscal support for agricultural producers and small enterprises, the launch of targeted employment schemes for young people, the provision of accessible healthcare services, and specialized aid directed toward vulnerable households.
Furthermore, he called upon the Mbah administration to release an exhaustive citizens‘ welfare scorecard detailing advancements in household incomes, employment rates, poverty alleviation, and access to essential services within both urban and rural populations.
Ogbodo emphasized that his critique was not an opposition to infrastructure development, but rather a demand for a more inclusive strategy that prioritizes the well–being of ordinary citizens as the cornerstone of governance.
“I acknowledge Governor Mbah’s ambitions and the projects his administration has undertaken. However, I expected more emphasis on the immediate welfare of our people. A government should not be judged only by what it builds for tomorrow, but also by how it protects and empowers its citizens today,” he stated.
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