“OCHEIGA ENOCH, SIMON ADAMA SHOW SUPPORTS FOR HON JOHN ANTHONY IKWULONO, CALL HIM A ‘SMART AND OUTSPOKEN LEADER’ FOR AGATU*
A comment on Hon John Anthony Ikwulono’s post has garnered attention, with Simon Adama expressing strong support for the politician. Adama described Ikwulono as the ideal leader Agatu needs, saying he got to know about him from Mr Ocheiga Enoch Oloche, who referred to hon Ikwulono the Assembly hopeful that, his smartness, outspoken nature, and ability to defend his people has given him the upper hand more than others.
This was a follow up to the discussion where Ocheiga Enoch Oloche talked to Simon Adama about Hon Ikwulono as the best candidate. In that comment Hon. Ikwulono Appreciated them, saying he wouldn’t take that support for granted, and in addition to the communication at the comment section of that post Ocheiga Enoch expressed his faith in the Honourable as he further appreciated the Adama as thus:
“Simon Adama Senator, thanks for ur support. This is the only man that will challenge and put a stop to this bad happening in Agatu,” Ocheiga reechoed. He emphasized the need for a leader who can speak up and take action, rather than remaining silent.
Agatu residents seem to be rallying behind Ikwulono, with many echoing Ocheiga’s sentiments and that of Simon Adama. His popularity appears to be on the rise, with supporters urging others to back him in the upcoming elections.
Hon. John Anthony Ikwulono is a prominent figure in Agatu politics, known for his advocacy on security issues and community development. He’s a former Vice Chairman of Agatu Local Government Council and has been vocal about the herder-farmer conflicts in Benue State, particularly in Agatu.
Ikwulono has emphasized the need for peaceful coexistence between communities and has worked towards resolving conflicts, including the Ologba-Egba crisis over a fishing pond. He’s also called for improved welfare for teachers, suggesting that their salaries and allowances should be good enough to compete favourably with others to enable them perform optimally.
