In  the same manner in which Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu anointed Chief T. A. Orji as his successor and Chief T. A. Orji in turn ordained Dr Okezie Ikpeazu as his successor, nothing will debar Governor Okezie Ikpeazu from having a say and hand in who succeeds him, states the  Ukwa la Ngwa Council of Elders in a press statement Tuesday 

The Council in the statement signed by its leader and chairman, Dr Max Nduaguibe further berated Senator  T. A. Orji, the Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial zone at the Senate for disparaging and insulting  Governor Okezie Ikpeazu

 "....no amount of intimidation, blackmail and insult from Chief T. A. Orji and his co-conspirators can scuttle the legitimate aspirations of Ukwa la Ngwa of Umunneato from ascending the governorship seat of Able State come 2023", they stated.

According to the statement, in unison, the Council of Elders, men, women and all the Youths are poised to confront whosoever and whatsoever that stand between them and their legitimate aspirations, stressing that the people are solidly Governor Okezie Ikpeazu who has performed creditably. 

They urged  the Governor not to be moved by the desperation of Sen T. A. Orji and his cohorts and advised the former  Governor not be pushed by desperatioñ to do what he will regret in due course.

The Ukwa la Ngwa Council of Elders however said they will continue to accord Chief T. A. Orji the privileges of a statesman but urged him to realize that he was once a Governor of the state. and ought to know the enormous power which a sitting Governor wields.