Abia Deputy Governor Informs Abians His Intention To Be The Next Governor

 

Sir Ude Oko Chukwu (Abia Deputy Governor)

Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, the. Deputy Governor of Abia State has declared his interest to run for the 2023 Guber race with an assurance to make the fear of God, transparency, accountability and good governance his guiding principle and watchword.

Sir. Oko Chukwu who made his declaration known at Nkporo Country Home in Ohafia LGA said he owe it his sacred duty  to give back to Abians who have invested so much in him through their support that had enabled him serve in his capacity as a Legislator/ Speaker and Deputy Governor for the past 19 years.

The Deputy Governor reassured that he will not disappoint his people and entire Abians if given the opportunity to govern the state as he understands all the intercrecies in governance having transversal all the nooks and crannies of the state.

He reminded Abians especially Abia North Zone party faithful of the need to  chart a new cause for themselves as the process of chosing the best candidate for governorship post during the state primaries is  a sacred duty that will determine their future and ensure  the state is moved forward for the benefit of present and future generation.

In their remarks, the Zonal Chairman, PDP Abia North, Elder Amah Abraham, the Chairman PDP Ohafia LGA,Chief  Emmanuel Agwu Ukpong, a former Commissioner in Local Govt Commission, The Rev, Dr. Onyema Agbai and Elder Statesman, Navy Capt, Chris Osondu Rtd. described the Deputy Governor Sir Ude Oko Chukwu as a tested and trusted technocrat that can govern the state having served meritoriously as a Legislator and Deputy Governor as well as distinguished himself as a chartered accountant and assured him of their unalloyed support.

Also Speaking, the PDP Chairman of Arochukwu LGA, Chief Sunday Okemimi, his Bende party counterpart, Chief Dike Dike, the Chairman of PDP Isuikwuato LGA, Chief Emenike Charles, that of Umunneochi, Chief Richard Mbanefo Ogbadogo and State PDP Woman leader, Lady Christy Emenike said with his antecedent, they have no doubt that he will excel in piloting the affairs of the state and prayed God to grant him success in his future political ambition.

Top Government Officials, a former House of Representatives member, Chief Arua Arunsi, PDP Party Chieftains from Abia North Zone and other notable personalities graced the ceremony.

March 31st, 2022.