2027 Election: Expert Slams Top Labour Party Lawmaker, “Cheap Politics”
- Emmanuel Igwe has lambasted Ginger Onwusibe for denouncing 24 years of governance while allegedly actively participating in it
- The political commentator challenged Onwusibe to showcase tangible achievements from his tenure in the National Assembly
- Criticism of past administrations should not overshadow the present accountability and performance of public officials, Igwe contended
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs and governance in Nigeria and Africa.
Umuahia, Abia State - Ahead of the 2027 elections, prominent political commentator Emmanuel Igwe has strongly criticised Ginger Obinna Onwusibe, the House of Representatives member for Isiala Ngwa North/South constituency.
Igwe took issue with Onwusibe’s remarks reportedly condemning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and describing the past 24 years of governance in Abia State as a period of failure.
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Igwe criticises Onwusibe's politics
In a statement made exclusively available to Legit.ng on Monday, January 12, 2026, Igwe argued that Onwusibe had been a key participant in the political system during the very period he now denounces, having held public office throughout those 24 years.
He maintained that it was inconsistent and misleading for the Labour Party (LP) lawmaker to distance himself from an era in which he allegedly played an active role and from which he 'benefited politically.'
According to Igwe, Onwusibe cannot credibly portray himself as an outsider to the past administrations simply because of his political alignment, insisting that “history does not permit selective amnesia.”
He contended that any fair assessment of Abia’s political history must acknowledge the roles played by individuals who occupied positions of authority during that period.
Igwe challenges Onwusibe over accountability
Furthermore, the analyst challenged Onwusibe to account for his performance in his current position at the National Assembly, noting that occupying a higher and more influential office comes with greater responsibility and expectations.
He questioned what tangible achievements the lawmaker has delivered to his constituency, including landmark bills, constituency projects, or empowerment initiatives that justify what he described as Onwusibe’s “moral posturing.”
Igwe compared Onwusibe’s present record with that of other lawmakers elected at the same time, arguing that public office holders should be judged by visible impact rather than political rhetoric or media engagements. He stressed that effective representation is measured by concrete contributions to the lives of constituents, not by constant criticism of past administrations.
He also described as “cheap politics” the practice of exaggerating the failures of previous governments while remaining silent on one’s own role in those administrations and on present shortcomings.
Igwe warned that supporting a sitting governor or aligning with the current political leadership should not involve rewriting history or, in his words, “insulting the intelligence of Abians.”
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Igwe concluded by calling on Onwusibe to openly acknowledge his role in Abia’s past political journey and to clearly outline what he has delivered so far in public office. He maintained that leadership and governance should be anchored on accountability, performance, and honesty, adding that without these, claims to moral authority over Abia’s political history would remain unconvincing.
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Otti's convoy not attacked by gunmen
Legit.ng earlier reported that the chief press secretary to Alex Otti, Ukoha Njoku, clarified that the Abia governor’s convoy was not attacked by gunmen on his way to the Sam Mbakwe airport, Owerri.
Njoku, who made the clarification in a statement, however, disclosed that an advance team of three members from the office of the governor from the Government House, Umuahia, who were on duty at the Sam Mbakwe airport, Owerri, were attacked by yet to be identified gunmen between Umuowa and Ihitte junction, on their way to the airport.
Source: Legit.ng
