It was not his birthday, but Sunday, the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji got a surprise package as Ikwuano/Umuahia Concerned Critical Stakeholders stormed his residence to present him with Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the House of Representatives election in 2023
This is even as youths and other stakeholders across Abia's 17 LGAs have within the past days appealed to him to run for the Governor of Abia State come 2023 election
Pastor Emeka Inyama and the delegation |
On Sunday, speaking on behalf of the stakeholders, former Chairman Abia Warriors, FC, Pastor Emeka Iyama said:
"In other climes, former Speakers of the House of Assembly move up to the Senate, or House of Representatives, some become Ministers, therefore we said to ourselves it's time for us to begin to promote our own, because it's not right to stop people at the prime of their political career.
"We believe that going to the House of Representatives will give you the platform to continue the good work you are doing, we know you will not forget the youths, women and the elderly.
"You have used your God given talents to work for our people, and we want our constituency to be like others. People from other constituencies are feeling the impact of those representing them but we are not feeling any.
"We believe that you have the capacity and leadership acumen to do it, and God will bless you. You're still young and the future is even brighter", he submitted.
Inyama added that in recognition of the Speaker's overwhelming performance, the group decided to purchase and present him with Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms
He maintained that as Speaker, he set standards, performed excellently across board, executed empowerment programmes for the youths and women across the 3 local governments of Ikwuano; Umuahia North and Umuahia South LGAs
Responding, Rt Hon. Chinedum Orji, said while he decided not to run for any office, he never knew that the Concerned Critical Stakeholders were conspiring to buy form and drag him to the campaign field. He appealed that they give him 48 hours to consult other critical stakeholders whether they find him suitable to represent Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
He commended the group for their bold steps in purchasing Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for him, saying that in the coming days, he will issue a statement after consultations with them and other stakeholders in the Constituency. He noted that politics is dynamic, but peace is paramount in the whole process
He maintained that his number one priority is for Abia State to remind united and peaceful, and urged aggrieved politicians to sheathe their sword, and allow peace to reign.
Dailyledger.ng.com reports that among the delegation includes member representing Umuahia South in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Jerry Uzosike, Chief Charles Ogbonnaya, Sir Emma Nwabuko, Hon Wisdom Ogbonna, Sir Lucky Akabuike, Sir Tony Ezebuiro, Mr 'Against' Ukatu and several others
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