Why Agbese appointed opposition members as aides — Spokesperson

The lawmaker representing Ado/ Okpokwu/ Ogbadibo Federal Constituency, Philip Agbese has appointed over 20 new aides, amongst the appointees were members of opposition Peoples Democratic Party and Labour Party.

His Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Lawrence Oduh told journalists on Monday that the appointment by the federal lawmaker was to show that he has no enemy.

While stating that the appointment was to bolster his legislative mandate, Oduh noted that some of the appointees were also drawn from his perceived antagonists.

According to Oduh, the Deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives already forgave those who turned their backs on him after benefiting from his generosity.

He described Agbese as a man with a big heart whose humanity supersedes personal interests, political affiliations, religion, and tribe.

Oduh said while the lawmaker believes in loyalty, he places a premium on capacity, excellence, and competence hence his recent decision.

He said by these appointments, the Enone Servant considers everyone as a stakeholder in the Enone project.

Oduh likened the lawmaker to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume who has no enemy and can go to any home to eat and sleep.

He said, “Humanity is not about maintaining a gracious relationship between one another in the society but it is about building a bond among the society with the help of sustainable values.

“Today’s world is full of greed, commotion, distress, and distrust. But when peace and harmony become the main cause of every kind of service rendered, it becomes the service to God.

“When an orphan gets a cuddling hand to light their life, it becomes a Godly gesture. When a deprived lives blissfully along with the rest of humanity, it is the kingdom of God.

“Agbese believes the greatest pleasure is in bearing pain for others. He sees those considered adversaries as a fundamental companion in progress.”

Oduh highlighted the federal lawmaker’s core principles to include; “we are one, regardless of caste, creed, religion and race. Agbese represents the entire constituency.

“He was elected for the poor and rich, educated and uneducated, Christians and Muslims, farmers and herders, PDP, LP and other party faithful.”

The media aide admonished those working to bring down the lawmaker to have a rethink saying that he had already prayed for and forgiven them.

He asked every patriotic son and daughter of Enone to pray for and support their own, stating that in due course, the impacts of the lawmaker will be felt.

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Tribune Online