Obi Aguocha: Show Your Scorecard Before Seeking Another Mandate – Loveday Chidi

By Loveday Chidi, Umuahia

As the 2027 general elections draw closer, the people of Ikwuano, Umuahia North and Umuahia South Federal Constituency deserve clear answers about the performance of their representative at the National Assembly.

Hon. Obinna Aguocha was elected in 2023 on the platform of the Labour Party, amid a wave of public enthusiasm for change and expectations of a new approach to political representation.

Three years into his tenure, an important question deserves a direct answer: what measurable difference has his representation made in the lives of the people who entrusted him with their mandate?

This is not a personal attack. It is a legitimate demand for accountability from an elected public official.

In June 2026, The Guardian reported that federal budgets had earmarked ₦40.89 billion for projects across Ikwuano, Umuahia North and Umuahia South between 2024 and 2026.

The report raised questions about the projects, their locations, implementation and the role played by the lawmaker in securing them.

The figure represents budgetary allocations across the constituency, not money personally received by Aguocha. Nevertheless, it raises legitimate questions about the status of the projects and the evidence available to the public.

Which projects have been completed? Which remain under construction? Which have not commenced? How many communities have benefited, and where can residents independently verify the results?

These are straightforward questions that deserve specific answers.

Aguocha’s supporters have publicised a number of projects and programmes attributed to him. That makes it even more important to provide verifiable details, including project locations, implementation status, funding agencies and the extent of his involvement.

A scorecard should do more than list promises or attach a politician’s name to government projects. It should help constituents distinguish between what was proposed, what was approved, what was delivered and what remains outstanding.

Questions have also been raised about the distribution of federal relief materials intended to cushion the economic hardship experienced by Nigerians following the removal of fuel subsidies.

An October 9 report by Eastern Truth published allegations concerning the handling of rice and other palliatives reportedly intended for constituents. The allegations included claims that some materials did not reach their intended beneficiaries. These claims have not been independently established.

The appropriate response is transparency.

How much relief material was received for distribution? What quantity was distributed? Which communities benefited? Was a beneficiary register maintained? Are there records, photographs or other documents that can establish the distribution process?

If all the materials were distributed appropriately, publishing verifiable records would help answer the concerns.

If any materials remained undistributed, the public deserves an explanation of what happened to them.

Relief intended for vulnerable citizens should not become a source of suspicion or political controversy. Its handling should be transparent enough to inspire public confidence.

Public office comes with responsibilities, and questions about performance are part of democratic life.

When constituents ask for a scorecard, they are not necessarily declaring a politician guilty of wrongdoing. They are asking for evidence of how their mandate has been used.

The same standard should apply to every elected official, regardless of political party or personal relationships.

If Aguocha has delivered substantial projects, he should be able to identify them and explain their impact. If he has sponsored important legislation, constituents should be able to examine the bills and understand their current status.

If he has facilitated employment opportunities, scholarships, empowerment programmes or infrastructure projects, the public deserves credible information about those interventions.

A detailed and verifiable account would provide a stronger answer than political exchanges or criticism of those demanding accountability.

The people of Ikwuano, Umuahia North and Umuahia South did not elect a representative merely to occupy a seat in Abuja. They elected someone to participate in lawmaking, scrutinise government activities and advocate for their collective interests.

As the next election approaches, the electorate has every right to examine the evidence and decide whether its expectations have been met.

The questions are simple:

What has been achieved? What remains unfinished? What happened to the palliatives? What projects have reached the communities? And where can constituents find a comprehensive, independently verifiable account of the representative’s performance?

Hon. Obi Aguocha has the opportunity to answer these questions directly.

Three years into the mandate, the people deserve more than political arguments. They deserve evidence, transparency and a scorecard they can examine for themselves.