The DG South East Governors Forum, Distinguished Senator Uche Ekwunife CON has advised mothers to always support leaders with proven integrity and track record of milestone achievements.
The Senator made this call on Saturday 14th October, during the 2023 Annual Convention of Christian Women Organization at St Joseph Catholic Church Nri Anambra State where she was bestowed with the prestigious title of GOLDEN MOTHER.
She pointed out the need for cordial relationship between the congregational fellowship and public office holders who have served creditably with mandates held on trust. She also expressed dissatisfaction with congregational sentiments that favour one political party over another, noting that the integrity of any candidate should not be sacrificed at the expense of mere partisan interest of a select few.
Ekwunife described St Joseph Catholic community as a very great parish but pointed out that it is people with good motives that make the Church. She made reference to the SHEDA Complex of Science and Technology she is building in the community, which is located few poles away from the church premises.
“The SHEDA project is one among four regional projects I attracted to Anambra State and each of them has capacity of providing massive employments for young men, women and other categories of people from Anambra and indeed South East geopolitical zone.
“I wish to express sincere appreciation to the CWO of St Joseph Parish for finding me deserving of this prestigious honour titled Golden Thank you immensely for this encouraging gesture. “I am aware of your request for an operational vehicle so I hereby make a firm promise that my husband and I would donate a Bus to facilitate your movements as you continue to work in the vineyard”, she said.
That was the high point of the event as the women busted out cheering, jubilating and praying for Senator Ekwunife on top of their voices. At that point the Patron of CWO St Joseph Parish Chief Osinachi Tony Emelife expressed appreciation to the Senator for solving the mobility constraints of the organization which has lingered for years without any means.
Isaac Chika in his remarks stated that Senator Ekwunife has no replica anywhere, describing her as resilient, undaunted and stronger despite all odds.
He noted that whatever the Senator is doing is divine and an act of destiny which makes it impossible for her to be silenced by any degree of slanderous campaign, conspiracy or blackmail. Ezinne Anthonia Onuorah who presides over the CWO of the Parish assured Senator Ekwunife that the women would no longer succumb to partisan gossip anymore, contending that what played out during the senatorial election was an eye opener. She reiterated the women’s commitment to stand by the Senator going forward.
The Emelated elder sister to the senator’s husband Mrs Esther Ofoedu commended Ekwunife for wiping her tears by coming to the rescue of St Joseph CWO.
She however enjoined her colleagues and women in general to continue supporting the Senator in view of her strength of character and love for humanity.
She declared that her brother Chief Larry Ekwunife will continue to pamper the Senator like a baby, while God will continue to bless her abundantly.
