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Collapsed Building: Ebonyi Govt Orders arrest of Assembly member

Obinna Uchendu
Abakaliki
Ebonyi State Government has directed the Member Representing Afikpo North East State Constituency in the state House of Assembly, Hon. Oluchukwu Ukie Ezeali to without further delay report himself to the police authorities over the collapse of a 3 storey building belonging to him.
The Commissioner for Capital City and Urban Development, Chief Sunday Inyima who gave the directive at the scene of the building beside the Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki FETHA 1, accused the lawmaker of erecting an illegal and unauthorized structure within the capital city.
The 3 storey building suspected to be a shopping plaza collapsed last night with 2 persons trapped inside who were later rescued alive by a team from the State Ministry of Capital City and Urban Development.
Angered by the unfortunate incident while on the spot assessment of the collapse building, Chief Inyima described the incident as unfortunate adding that two persons overseeing the construction of the collapsed building has been arrested by the police.
“What happened here is very unfortunate. I was immediately informed when the incident happened and I mobilize my men and we saw that the building actually collapsed.
“We have been able to rescue the two persons trapped inside alive. Originally, this is an illegal structure, because the owner of the building came to our ministry and the HOD works informed him that he can’t build on that land.
“The drawing he gave was not approved, but because this place is inside the premises of FETHA 1, our monitoring team did not observed that the building was going on.
“We expected that as an Honorable Member of the State House of Assembly, he should have taken caution and restricted himself from going ahead with this structure, but he defiled our instructions.
“We have arrested two persons who are overseeing the site for him. And I have called the Honorable Member to report himself to the police” he stated.
Reacting to the incident, the commissioner for works, Engr Stanley Mbam, who equally spoke to newsmen at the scene, described the building collapse as a huge embarrassment to the State government.
He however, warned stakeholders, especially those that are building houses to shun patronizing quacks in the State, adding that the collapse of the building may be as a result of use of non professional builders.
It was also gathered that the 2 labourers rescued at the collapsed building are currently receiving treatment at the Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki.
In an interview with Journalists, one of the labourers, Mr. Celestine Arua said that they were about concluding the days job when he heard a loud sound and before he could escape, the building collapsed on him.
“We were 2 that was trapped at the building, my colleague who is a dumb person and myself. Immediately the sound came, the building collapsed on us and the only thing I saw was myself in the hospital. I must commend the rescue team for their timely intervention.
Hon Ukie Ezeali, could not be reached for his reaction as his phones were switched off. Ends.
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“Go and Verify”: How Sunday Umeha Is Redefining Representation in Ezeagu/Udi
Rt. Hon. Barr. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha has continued to distinguish himself not only as a grassroots politician but as a sound parliamentarian who clearly understands the true essence of legislative representation and public service.
Since emerging as the Member representing Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Umeha has consistently demonstrated capacity, vision, and commitment both on the floor of the National Assembly and within his constituency.
Unlike many politicians whose promises disappear after elections, Rt. Hon. Umeha has steadily transformed his campaign mantra, “Go and Verify,” into practical realities visible across communities in Ezeagu and Udi Federal Constituency.
From road construction to solar-powered streetlights, classroom projects, healthcare interventions, agricultural empowerment, scholarships, boreholes, and youth development programmes, his stewardship has remained rooted in service delivery and measurable impact.
Observers say one of the strongest qualities that separates Umeha from many lawmakers is his deep understanding of parliamentary responsibilities. Through strategic bills and motions, he has continued to show that representation goes beyond rhetoric and political appearances.
Among several notable legislative efforts, he sponsored bills seeking the establishment of a Federal College of Entrepreneurship and Skill Acquisition in Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency, reforms in the education sector through the abolition of levies in public basic schools, mandatory insurance protection for NYSC members, and the establishment of a National Football Academy.
He also sponsored motions addressing critical national concerns, including the investigation into the gruesome killing of Nigerians by soldiers in Enugu State and the urgent completion of the Karshi/Apo Road project in Abuja to ease traffic congestion.
Political analysts note that these interventions reflect a lawmaker who understands that effective representation must combine constituency development with strong legislative advocacy.
Many constituents equally commend him for remaining faithful to the promises he made during his campaigns. Across the constituency, residents point to completed and ongoing projects as evidence that the lawmaker has not reneged on his commitments to the people.
Beyond governance and legislative duties, Rt. Hon. Umeha also played significant roles in efforts aimed at restoring sanity, stability, and internal cohesion within the Labour Party before his eventual defection to the APC.
Sources within the political space in Enugu State revealed that Umeha consistently pushed for peace, unity, and institutional order within the party during periods of internal crisis and leadership disagreements. His interventions were said to be driven by the desire to protect the interests of party members and preserve the integrity of the platform.
However, following prolonged internal challenges and unresolved structural issues within the Labour Party, the federal lawmaker eventually moved to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a decision many political observers described as strategic and inevitable.
Despite the political transition, supporters insist that his focus has remained unchanged — delivering quality representation, empowering constituents, and sustaining developmental projects across Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency.
For many residents, Rt. Hon. Barr. Sunday Cyriacus Umeha represents a rare blend of grassroots leadership, legislative competence, humility, and political responsibility.
And across the constituency, the verdict from many communities remains simple:
“He promised, and he delivered.”
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