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 REPORT: Udenu Road Contract Revocation – A Call for Transparency and Accountability

By Engr. Chekwube Tony Asogwa

Special Adviser to Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Odo

Dated: August 6, 2025

Poor Project Delivery in Udenu LG, Enugu State
Poor Project Delivery 

The recent announcement of the revocation of the Ukwu Akpu/Ozo Ji road contract by the Udenu Local Government Chairman, Hon. Aka Eze Aka, has drawn significant public attention. While the decision to terminate the contractor’s engagement over poor execution has been met with widespread support—rightly so, as Ndi Udenu deserves quality and not mediocrity—it is important to bring to light critical issues surrounding this development.


1. Misplaced Accountability

Although the contractor has been blamed for the substandard work, credible sources suggest that the contractor worked within the specifications and budget he was provided. It is unfair to expect high-standard output, such as the use of 16mm rods, when only 8mm rods were paid for. The real issue lies not only with the contractor but also with the leadership and supervision that failed to ensure quality delivery.


2. Legislative Oversight Ignored

The responsibility of monitoring and supervising local government projects lies with the Legislative Council. On February 20, 2025, the Udenu House Committee on Works, led by Rt. Hon. Daniel Aroh, formally requested project documentation—including contracts, specifications, and financial commitments—from the Council’s Town Engineer. This request was aimed at ensuring transparency and preventing abuses. Unfortunately, the administration failed to cooperate.


3. Suppression of Accountability

Rather than granting access to the requested documents, the Chairman allegedly used political influence to silence dissent. This resulted in the intimidation and subsequent suspension of the Leader of the Legislative Council, Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Odo, for six months. His only "offense" was his insistence on accountability and transparency.


4. Vindication of the Legislative Leader

With the eventual revocation of the contract, it is evident that the concerns raised by Rt. Hon. Dr. Odo were valid. Had the oversight functions of the legislature been respected earlier, Ndi Udenu would have been spared the embarrassment of witnessing such poor-quality projects.


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5. Questioning the Value of Political Suppression

While the decision to sack the contractor may be seen as a damage-control effort, it raises further questions about the rationale behind the impeachment and suspension of the Legislative Leader. Has his removal contributed anything positive to governance? The people of Udenu are watching and discerning.


6. Unanswered Questions

The administration must provide clarity on the original contract specifications. Was the Ukwu Akpu/Ozo Ji road designed as a 600-meter or 2-kilometer stretch? These ambiguities persist, and the public deserves answers.


7. Call for Justice and Reconciliation

It is only fair and just that the suspended Leader, Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Odo, be reinstated, fully compensated for his withheld salary and entitlements, and publicly apologized to for the mistreatment he endured.


8. Collective Responsibility

We urge all stakeholders in Udenu to become actively involved in governance. The future of our local government depends on the active participation of its citizens. Udenu belongs to all of us, and we must all take responsibility for its progress.


9. Conclusion

While we commend the Chairman for taking action against the contractor, it is imperative that this moment be used to embrace full transparency, accountability, and inclusion. Only then can Udenu truly move forward.


May God guide us all toward a better Udenu.

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Engr. Chekwube Tony Asogwa

Special Adviser to Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Odo

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