Rt Hon Chinedum Orji, (sitting, first right), Promise Uzoma, sitting beside him |
The former Speaker Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon.Chinedum Orji on Sunday declared that he would not be a distraction to any elected political office holder in Abia State
The former Abia number three citizen made the remarks known during a courtesy visit by select Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria, OMPAN members at his home in Umuahia. He also commending the Association for contributing to the success of his tenure as Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly.
He explained that he has refrained from making public statements that will over heat the polity and reiterated his commitment to integrity and transparency as well as his willingness to render account of his stewardship as the former Speaker is asked to do so by a properly constituted panel or body
He further challenged OMPAN members to key into the unfolding information technology powered social media phenomenon and build their various platforms in order to be able to earn decent living from it
He assured of his continual support to OMPAN in whatever area he can be of help
His words: "I have refrain from making public statements. I do not want to heat up the polity”
"I am not interested in distracting anyone, when it is time for politics, Chinedu Orji will play it. I will not be a party to any confusion in the State. Whatever anybody promised during political campaigns, he or she should do it
"If anyone wants me to come and show my stewardship, I will come and do it, so far it is a properly constituted body or panel" he said.
Earlier, the Chairman of OMPAN and leader of the delegation, Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro noted that when Rt Hon Chinedum Orji was the Speaker, he related warmly with OMPAN and" we wish to appreciate him for opening his doors for us.
He also said OMPAN decided to pay him courtesy visit to interface with him on the areas much interest especially information and communication technology
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