Onyekachi Nwebonyi

Onyekachi Nwaebonyi (born Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter) is a Nigerian politician who has served as senator representing Ebonyi North central senatorial district since 2023. A member of All Progressives Congress, he holds the position of Deputy Chief Whip in the Senate. Quotes I have observed with dismay the activities of the uniform men, not just at Onuebonyi junction, but all over Nigeria. I have travelled across the country. Even at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, policemen will stop you, instead of searching what you have, they will be interested in how much you will give them. Sometimes, if you give them N1,000, they will go and get your balance for you. They will charge you any amount of money they want you to pay, based on your personal assessment. These are one of the areas we are going to address at the 10th National Assembly. This nonsense can’t continue. Nigeria is not a Banana republic. This is a federation. And we have the rule of law. If the Nigerian government should engage Nigerian police to collect taxes on the road, it should be formalized. We can’t continue to keep quiet. It shouldn’t continue. This is a broad day robbery of innocent Nigerians. And we big men will come and they (police) will clear us and we will pass. But ordinary people will be there and be robbed with guns. What a country! Nigeria is the giant of Africa. It can’t continue. When the 10th National Assembly is inaugurated, the Inspector General of Police, IGP, will be summoned because as I speak, I have video evidence of over one hundred of these extortions going on. We will give him (IGP) this poser, can’t this stop? If it can’t stop within seven (7) days, he should leave the office. He is not qualified to be Inspector General of Police. My priorities, after I emerge winner, include to focus more on empowerment and job creation for people in the constituency. Through my scholarship scheme, I have sent many people to school, especially indigent ones. I have distributed more than 496 motorcycles as part of my empowerment programmes. My people agree that APC is Ebonyi and by God’s special grace, we shall win in 2023. I am one of those championing the emancipation of women in politics. But that does not mean that the rights and dignity of men should be undermined. In any situation where a woman unfoundedly accuses a man, it should be condemned. Telling a man to ‘shut up’ in the Senate or anywhere else is unacceptable. We must support and respect our mothers, but those not with us should be shown the way out of power and politics. I’m happy about what I’m hearing from the people. It shows they appreciate our efforts. Leadership is about setting standards, and that is what I came to do. Beyond the democratic dividends already attracted to Ebonyi North, I am committed to constructing more roads and schools, empowering our youth, supporting students, and providing housing for the indigent. External links Category:1981 births Category:Living people Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:Lawyers from Nigeria