2027: Tagging Abia North Voters As “Mad People” Shows Bourdex Isn’t Ready for Senate — Think Tank Group
A sociopolitical think tank, Abia North Peace Foundation, has strongly condemned remarks made by David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, describing his comments as disrespectful, reckless and unbecoming of anyone seeking to represent the people of Abia North Senatorial District in the Senate.
The group was reacting to a Facebook post attributed to Bourdex in which he described people gathered in Igbere as “mad people spewing incoherent nonsense.”
According to the foundation, the event in Igbere was a gathering of respected political leaders and stakeholders drawn from across the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State, including members of different political parties, making the remark a direct insult to the collective dignity of the state’s political class and electorate.
In a statement signed by elder statesman Chief Nnanna Ukaegbu JP, and Pastor Caleb Awa, the group said Bourdex has once again demonstrated that he lacks the temperament, emotional stability and leadership credentials required to represent the people of Abia North.
“For a man who is moving from community to community begging for the mandate of the people to turn around and describe those same people as ‘mad’ is not only insulting but also a clear indication of arrogance and political immaturity,” the statement read.
The group said the comment exposes what it described as Bourdex’s long-standing leadership deficiencies.
“Leadership demands humility, restraint, respect for elders and the ability to accommodate opposing views. Unfortunately, Mr. Bourdex has consistently shown that he lacks these qualities. His statement is a reflection of a man driven by bitterness rather than service.”
The think tank maintained that anyone who can publicly ridicule a gathering of respected leaders and citizens from across the state has already disqualified himself from representing the people.
“If this is how he speaks about the very people he seeks to represent, one can only imagine the level of contempt he would show them if he ever finds himself in public office. The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a place for statesmen, not individuals who casually insult the people they claim to lead.”
The group also recalled controversies surrounding Bourdex’s tenure as caretaker chairman of Ohafia Local Government Area, saying that his time in office was marked by division and poor leadership.
“During his time in Ohafia, the local government witnessed unprecedented polarization. Communities were pitched against one another, clans were divided and traditional rulers were unnecessarily dragged into political conflicts.”
The foundation further referenced allegations that Bourdex once assaulted a civil servant while serving as caretaker chairman, describing it as another example of what it called his “poor temperament and inability to manage public responsibility.”
“Public office is not a platform for intimidation, insults or personal vendetta. It requires maturity, discipline and respect for the people. Unfortunately, Mr. Bourdex’s record shows a pattern of failure in these critical areas.”
The group therefore urged the people of Abia North Senatorial District to remain vigilant and carefully scrutinize those seeking to represent them in future elections.
“Abia North deserves leadership built on respect, competence and unity—not insults, bitterness and division.”
The foundation concluded by urging political aspirants to conduct their campaigns with civility and respect for the people whose mandate they seek.