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OPINION: Julius Ihonvbere — The Representative Who Forgot the Road to Owan

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By Osato Adolor

There comes a time when silence is no longer golden — when a people must raise their voices against a system, and more painfully, a man they once trusted with their collective mandate.

That man is Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, Majority Leader of Nigeria’s House of Representatives. And the system he represents, quite literally, is Owan Federal Constituency — both East and West. But if governance is measured by visibility, performance, and grassroots touch, then the question arises: Does Owan still have a representative?

An Abuja Politician, Not a Constituency Leader

Since the 2023 elections, Hon. Ihonvbere has climbed higher in political rankings. But with every step upward, he appears to have taken one step further away from his people. He has become what many call an “Abuja Politician” — known more for his titles and presence in national media than for constituency engagement or projects that directly impact his local government areas.

From town halls to school rehabilitations, rural road networks to healthcare needs — the silence from his office is deafening. Constituents in Sabongida Ora, Afuze, and Uzebba whisper with growing resentment: Where is our Honourable?

Reputation Eroding, One Broken Promise at a Time

It’s not just absence; it’s also disconnection. In a constituency still grappling with youth unemployment, bad roads, and a healthcare system in ruins, it is shocking to hear that billions in constituency project funds could have been accessed over the years  — yet there’s no signature project to his name in Owan that citizens can point to proudly.

This isn’t a witch hunt. This is accountability. A man with decades in academia, national policy, and legislative affairs should know better.

A Dangerous Gamble: Losing the People’s Faith

The danger for Ihonvbere isn’t just bad press — it’s the erosion of trust. Constituents once sang his praises. Now they murmur betrayal. 2027 is not far. And the murmurs are growing louder with every passing day he remains out of touch.

The same people who cheered him to the National Assembly are now drafting his political obituary. Posters asking, “Have you seen this man?” aren’t satire — they’re a scream for presence, empathy, and leadership.

Final Word: It’s Not Too Late — If He Listens

Politics is a contract. And right now, Julius Ihonvbere is dangerously close to breaching his end of the deal. If he wishes to salvage what’s left of his legacy in Owan, the time to return is now.

Attend the town halls. Inspect the roads. Reconnect with the villages. Make your presence felt. Or prepare to be remembered not as a statesman — but as a ghost who disappeared with his people’s mandate.

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