The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Enugu State on Political Matters, Barr. Steve Oruruo, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to participatory democracy and inclusive governance by spearheading Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s grassroots voter education drive across Isi-Uzo and Enugu East Local Government Areas of the state. The sensitization exercise, which drew a large turnout of stakeholders, community leaders, youths, and women, reflected the Governor’s strategic vision to deepen political awareness and strengthen the culture of credible elections as a pillar for sustainable development in Enugu State.
Barr. Oruruo, speaking with characteristic eloquence and passion, underscored the importance of citizens’ full participation in the electoral process, stressing that democracy cannot thrive when the governed are detached from the process of leadership selection. He maintained that Governor Mbah’s administration is irrevocably committed to building institutions of transparency, fairness, and justice, hence the voter education initiative was designed to reawaken political consciousness, dismantle apathy, and encourage massive grassroots participation in governance.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor expressed confidence that the initiative would not only help consolidate Enugu’s democratic culture but also serve as a model for other states in Nigeria. He praised Governor Peter Mbah for creating an enabling atmosphere where democracy is no longer a mere slogan but a living, practical experience that draws legitimacy from the will of the people. According to him, the voter education drive represents a clear message that every vote counts and that the people remain the true custodians of power in a democracy.
The outreach in Isi-Uzo and Enugu East witnessed remarkable enthusiasm, with traditional rulers, youth leaders, and women groups commending the Governor for prioritizing political education at the grassroots. They described the initiative as timely, particularly as the state continues to consolidate on the dividends of democracy under Mbah’s transformational leadership. The people pledged their unalloyed support for his government, affirming that his policies in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and agriculture are reshaping Enugu into a beacon of hope in Nigeria.
The programme, which has been widely described as historic, further entrenched the image of Governor Peter Mbah as a leader deeply committed to democratic values, and of Barr. Steve Oruruo as a consummate political strategist whose devotion to the consolidation of democracy in Enugu State continues to inspire confidence across political divides.
