Dr Max Nduaguibe


 The Ukwa la Ngwa Council of Elders on Friday declared that it has not  endorsed and have no plans of endorsing any Abia governorship candidate for the time being. The Council affirmed that it's role in the politics of Abia state is purely contributory and advisory based on the principles of truth, fairness, justice and equity.


In a press release signed by it's Leader & Chairman, Dr Max Nduaguibe, the Council proffered that if it had any plans of endorsing any candidate, it would have been Engr. Enyinnaya Chima Nwafor of the Young Progressives Party (YPP).


The Council explained that at a meeting the Committee of Eminent Personalities had with two out of the three governorship candidates of Ngwa extraction, at the palace of Archbishop Isaac P. Nwaobia, the Anglican Archbishop of Aba Province, on August 9, 2023, Engr Nwafor in his presentation "was  coherent, showed class, exuded preparedness and demonstrated absolute understanding of how a Governor could within the shortest possible time impact positively on the lives of the citizens"


It added that in comparison, Prof. Uche Eleazer Ikonne of the People's Democratic Party  (PDP) showed the least preparedness for the mantle of governorship and presented himself as a reluctant candidate being pushed into the race 


The statement further added that on that day, at least 80% of these Eminent Personalities including Eric Acho Nwakanma praised the outstanding presentation made by Engr. Nwafor and he would have carried the day if voting took place.


While  enjoining all it's members to be vigilant, and be mindful of those who  would recant over a pot of porridge, the  Council advised  all Abians to defy animosity and bitterness in pursuit of ephemeral wordly ventures or political power.


According to the Council, "...a true Elder should not prevaricate, show desperation or let selfish interest override group interest


"We have enormous moral right and  responsibility  to do  what is fair at all times. We have constantly rejected financial or political gain to make from any politician or political group contrary to the narrow viewpoint of the run of mill politicians amongst us", the Council submitted.