Agricultural Altruism or Mere Tokenism? : Politician Empowers Constituency With “10 Cassava Stems” Sparks Online Frenzy!
In a bold move to commemorate his first anniversary in the national assembly, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, the Labour Party Federal Lawmaker representing the Isialangwa North and South federal constituency of Abia State, has stirred up a social media storm with his latest empowerment initiative.
The ceremony, held with much fanfare at Isialangwa, saw the distribution of agricultural essentials: cassava stems, yam seedlings, maize, and cucumber to the local constituents. Each beneficiary walked away with 10 pieces of cassava cuttings, two yam seedlings, and a selection of maize seeds, all neatly packaged in small nylon bags.
While the gesture has been lauded by some as a step towards agricultural self-sufficiency, it has also raised eyebrows and sparked heated debates across Nigerian social media platforms. Critics question the tangible impact of such a distribution, pondering whether 10 cassava cuttings can truly enhance the agricultural productivity of the region.
Hon. Onwusibe, a seasoned politician who served under the PDP from 1999 to 2023 before his current tenure, remains at the centre of this controversy. As the discussions rage on, one thing is certain: the line between genuine empowerment and mere symbolism has never been more hotly contested.
