Rt Hon Chinedum Orji

"You are prudent, energetic and people-oriented, and  represent the aspirations of Abia youths, you eminently fit the requirements of the governor Abia needs now",  a group of Abia-based entrepreneurs and professionals Saturday told Rt Hon Chinedum Orji, Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly.

The group, under the aegis of Intimate Friends of Ikuku says based on their conviction and confidence in the Abia Speaker, they want him to as a matter of political urgency to declare his aspiration to vie for the forthcoming Abia state governorship election in 2023.

In a press release signed by the leader of the group, Prince Chidiebere Ogbulafor, Intimate Friends of Ikuku described itself as an amalgam of professionals and entrepreneurs from all parts of Abia state but with interest in the political emancipation of the state through sourcing of competent and credible candidates to drive the State to the promised land.

According to the group, her teeming members who are energetic men and women, strong political stakeholders who cut across party lines and are firmly rooted in the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State, have resolved to openly persuade Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji whose pedigree speaks volumes for him to throw his hat into the ring for the sake of the youths of the state: "We need him to drive the development of the state because we believe in his vision and his capacity to deliver

"We will pursue this goal as a people propelled by a common zeal in pursuit of progress and advancement of all Abians, we believe the state can overcome its current political and economic challenges if we have a prudent, energetic and masses-oriented leader like Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji on the saddle", it affirmed.

Summing up, it added:  "In conclusion, as the political events gathers momentum, we, The Intimate Friends Of Ikuku, having consulted widely, decided to mount pressure on a man we choose to call our own to join the governorship race.  Given his track record of performance as the Speaker, his philanthropy, projects driven leadership,  virtues, positive energy, youthful disposition and political sagacity, we are convinced that if elected will ensure healthy development to the state.’ the group maintained.