A member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Martina Amarachi Ononiwu, has told residents of Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal constituency of Abia State that she will not engage in ‘stomach infrastructure’ if she is elected as a member of House of Representatives.
Speaking while declaring her ambition at Amuzukwu, Umuahia, on Friday, Ononiwu said the practice of stomach infrastructure has increased hunger and poverty among youths, women and local farmers.
She regretted the high level of unemployment among youths and women, saying that solution to the challenges can not come from stomach infrastructure but from industrialization and connecting the people to gainful business opportunities.
“Since 1999 you can see that stomach infrastructure has not produced the results. For me, we are not going to have a traditional constituency office where it is chop and belle infrastructure movement but a data-driven opportunity creating system that would link farmers and entrepreneurs to global markets,” she said.
The aspiring lawmaker also faulted the performance of the Labour Party, LP, administration in Abia State, saying she is not afraid of contesting election against any LP candidate.
In his speech, APC chairman in Umuahia North LGA, Samuel Abel Ndukwe, said the party is prepared to win elections in 2027.
He noted that all aspirants would be given a level playing ground in the party.
Don’t expect ‘stomach infrastructure’ from me – APC Reps aspirant tells constituents
