By Silvernews
The Chief Executive Officer of Prezzo Shed Investment Ltd., Barrister Emma Njoku, has urged politicians in Mbaise to regard politics as a platform for liberating the people, fighting poverty and creating wealth rather than a contest for power and personal interests.
Njoku gave the advice when political leaders and stakeholders from different political backgrounds paid him a condolence visit following the death of his mother, Ezinne Susanna Nwanyimma Njoku, at his country home in Nguru.
The multinational entrepreneur and community peace advocate said politics should be driven by the desire to improve the living conditions of the people, promote development and guarantee lasting peace in society.
He further called on politicians to see themselves first as brothers and sisters before considering their political affiliations, stressing that political differences should not destroy the existing bonds of friendship, family and community relationships.
According to him, politics should not create enemies among people who share the same heritage and community but should provide an opportunity for healthy competition in ideas and development.
Njoku maintained that political leadership should not be reduced to personal ambition, unhealthy rivalry and the struggle for political positions, but should focus on delivering tangible benefits to the electorate.
He also called on eligible voters to participate actively in the electoral process by voting for candidates they believe would protect their interests and provide purposeful leadership.
The condolence delegation was led by the House of Representatives aspirant for Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency, Barrister Ngozi Pat Ekeji.
Others who joined the delegation included Hon. Chibuzor Agulanaa and Mr Alex Mbata, alongside other political leaders and stakeholders who visited to commiserate with the business executive and his family.
Njoku, who has consistently advocated peace and unity in his community, stressed the need for politicians to look beyond party affiliations and political differences in the collective interest of the people.
He urged political actors to embrace politics of inclusion, empowerment and development, noting that the ultimate purpose of political leadership should be to create opportunities and build a prosperous society.
He reiterated that political differences should never become a source of division among the people.
His message was that politicians must remain brothers and sisters before becoming political opponents, while seeing political leadership as an opportunity to liberate the people, create wealth and build a peaceful and prosperous Mbaise.
