The man, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu does not need any elaborate introduction in Nigeria’s political landscape in this fourth Republic.
Emerging from a humble beginning, he has etched his footprint in the annals of time both in Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Delta State and Nigeria at large.
A pragmatic observation of his exploits in contemporary Nigerian politics aptly captures him as a dedicated PDP enthusiast, a bridge-builder, a Big-brother, a king-maker and a Statesman par excellence.
The common trend is that in navigating the murky waters of Nigerian politics, many politicians have withered in the face of adversities, when the inevitability of controversies beckons. Such cannot be said of RT.Hon. Elumelu, whose burgeoning political image was never swayed by the negatively contrived political machinations that confronted him. Rather, he weathered each storm with a sense of equanimity, without bathing an eyelid.
This goes to demonstrate the depth of his intelligence, his clairvoyance, his reach and his astute knowledge of the political terrain.
Several factors made him stand out in his political posturing, especially his selfless stewardship and his thoughtfulness.RT. Hon.
Elumelu has been a benefactor to many youths and communities, especially in Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency. He stops at nothing to ensure that he extends his hands of fellowship to his political cohorts, just to ensure that his quest to touch lives in the various communities is not mitigated.
Without fear of contradiction,RT. Hon. Elumelu has seen to the delivery of Democratic dividends in most communities across Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency through community development projects and grassroot programmes. The same goes for his enviable contribution in the area of youth empowerment both in the Federal Constituency and beyond. This has earned him the toga of “a -man-on-a -mission”.
James Freeman Clarke must have had the likes of RT.Hon. Ndudi Elumelu in mind, when he argues that a statesman is more serviceable to the society than a politician. In his submission, while a politician is interested in the next election, a statesman is interested in the next generation. RT. Hon. Elumelu has continued to enhance his horizon with his sense of dedication to the PDP and the wider community. He carries such a youthful and calm disposition, yet he is a complete embodiment of Statesmanship.
He will ever be in the minds of the teeming number of youths in Aniocha /Oshimili, Delta State and some other parts of Nigeria for giving them a foothold in career development and placement, across the various establishments of note, amid the paucity of employment opportunities in Nigeria today.
To think that he does all these without drumming up support or popularity for himself is a rare demonstration of the unassuming personality of this grand achiever.
As events unfold, who knows what the future holds for him, in case he decides to take even a bolder step in politics? Like Oliver Twist, we really have to wait for him to satiate our appetite even the more.
Indeed, RT.Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has earned a place of pride in posterity across Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and beyond.
Hon. (Rev) Uzuka Kenneth, Onicha Olona (Ward 4), Aniocha North LGA.
