My dear people of Enugu State, Yesterday’s reported one-million-man march in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah raises a fundamental question: if this government has truly performed well, why should anybody have to force the people to attend its rally? If the people are satisfied with your leadership, your achievements should speak for themselves. If your policies have improved their lives, they should be able to support you willingly. Why, then, are there allegations that hardworking Keke riders were compelled to participate against their wishes and that those who refused were threatened with a ₦10,000 fine? A rally should be an expression of people's free will, not a gathering allegedly organised through fear, pressure, or threats. No government should mistake a crowd for genuine public support. You cannot force people to demonstrate support for a government while ignoring their right to question its performance. My concern is not merely about a political rally. It is about the daily struggles of ordinary Enugu residents who wake up every morning to work hard, provide for their families, and contribute to the economy of our state. Consider our Keke operators. During the event, the governor reportedly announced a suspension of their daily levies. This raises another important question: if the government recognises that these levies are a burden, why did it take this long to respond to the suffering of the people? Why should relief come when a political rally is taking place? Why should hardworking citizens have to wait until election season before their concerns receive attention? A government should not wait until it needs the people's votes before remembering that the people are suffering. As the NDC governorship candidate, I believe Enugu deserves a different approach to governance one that puts the welfare of the people first, not the political interests of those in power. My dear people, this is the difference between governing for the people and governing for political appearances. I am presenting myself to you not because I believe Enugu belongs to one politician or one political party, but because I believe our state can do better when leadership is built around the needs of ordinary citizens. I ask you to look beyond party colours, political rallies, and campaign promises. Ask every candidate difficult questions. Examine our plans. Demand accountability. Judge us by our commitment to the people and the solutions we are prepared to implement. As we approach 2027, I call on the people of Enugu State to join me in building a state where hardworking citizens are respected, young people have opportunities, businesses can grow, and nobody is intimidated for exercising their democratic rights. We cannot continue to treat the suffering of our people as an issue to be addressed only when elections approach. Our people deserve good governance every single day. In 2027, let us choose a new direction a government that listens before people are forced to protest, acts before suffering becomes unbearable, and serves before asking for another mandate. I am Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, the NDC governorship candidate for Enugu State, and I am offering myself for the service of our people. Let us build an Enugu that works for everybody, where leadership is a responsibility and the people always come first. ENUGU BELONGS TO ALL OF US. TOGETHER, LET US BUILD THE ENUGU WE DESERVE. Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa NDC Governorship Candidate, Enugu State