Solomon Chinedum Godwin has raised questions about the record of representation in Ubakala, particularly concerning scholarships, road infrastructure and street-light projects.
In a statement, Godwin questioned the reported award of 41 scholarships in Ubakala, asking for greater public information about the beneficiaries and the implementation of the scholarship programme.
He called for the names of beneficiaries and other relevant details to be made available to members of the community, saying this would enable residents to independently verify the programme.
Godwin also commented on the Amuzu–Eziama road project, urging clarification about the respective roles of the representative and other institutions involved in the project. He specifically questioned whether the project was part of a World Bank-supported intervention and called for transparency regarding its origin, funding and implementation.
On street-lighting projects in the area, Godwin similarly called for clarification about who initiated and implemented the installations, following differing claims regarding responsibility for the work.
He argued that elected representatives should provide constituents with clear records of projects and programmes undertaken during their tenure, including details that allow residents to distinguish between projects personally facilitated by a representative and those implemented by state, federal or development institutions.
Godwin said accountability should include verifiable information about scholarships, infrastructure projects and other interventions presented to the public as achievements.
He further expressed dissatisfaction with the presentation he had listened to, maintaining that public office holders should clearly identify their individual contributions while appropriately acknowledging the roles of governors, government agencies, development partners and other stakeholders.
The issues raised in the statement could not independently be verified from the statement alone. The concerned representative and relevant government or development agencies would have an opportunity to clarify the status, funding and attribution of the projects and scholarship programme.
Godwin concluded by urging residents of Ubakala to assess public office holders based on their documented records of representation, transparency and accountability.
