Residents of Urukpa Ezimo Community in Udenu Local Government Area, Enugu State — the hometown of Deputy Governor Ifeanyi Ossai — are facing a severe public health crisis due to lack of clean water.

Despite repeated promises from government officials, the community still relies on a single contaminated stream for drinking water, which is also used by livestock.The stream is heavily polluted with mud, animal waste, and agricultural runoff, posing serious health risks.Residents have expressed frustration over years of political neglect, where election pledges for water projects remain unfulfilled.Community leaders accuse politicians of making empty promises during campaigns and abandoning the area after elections.They highlight issues like poor road access, lack of employment opportunities, and absence of government support programs.An elderly resident noted that even electricity in the community was funded by locals, not the government.The situation has escalated to a public health emergency as both humans and animals share the same polluted water source.Residents demand sustainable solutions from Governor Peter Mbah's administration instead of short-lived political interventions.