The decision of the stakeholders was made known yesterday shortly after a meeting of community leaders, youths and professionals drawn from Arochukwu, Bende, Ohafia, Isiukwuato and Ummunoche local government areas of the state. The meeting which was held at Umuneochi on Tuesday, had in attendance, prominent sons and daughters from the region including Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (retd), Justice S.N. Imo, a (retired Chief Judge of Abia State), Reverend Uma Ukpai, Chief Daniel Akwari (Osu Uzo), Jones Udeogu, Chief PaulUche, Chief Chukwudi Dinne, Amb. Austine Orji and Chief Kins Ekebuike.
Speaking to newsmen after hours of deliberations, Justice Imo from Bende local government area explained that there was an urgent need for a prominent voice to represent the region at the National Assembly. He noted that the antecedents of Dr. Orji Kalu is a major plus for him to give a robust representation to the region, after eight years of neglect. The eminent retired jurist advised other contenders for the senate seat to respect the will of the people by withdrawing from the race to support the former governor.
Also speaking, Reverend Ukpai from Ohafia local government area harped on the need for the people of the district to have one voice ahead of the forthcoming polls. He advised citizens and residents of Abia North to come out en masse to vote for the popular choice in the person of Dr. Orji Kalu, who he described as a bridge builder.
Corroborating the position of the earlier speakers, others who spoke at the meeting commended Kalu for his contributions to the region especially while he held sway as the state governor, adding that he remains a voice for the voiceless.
According to them, “we cannot afford to lose this golden opportunity to elect a credible leader to represent us as legislative duties involve networking and high- level lobbying. We know Dr. Orji Kalu has a wide network of contacts that can be explored for the general interest of Abians.”
source http://sunnewsonline.com
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