Political stakeholders across the 17 local government areas of Abia State under the aegis of OUK Movement have lauded Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s performance for the past two and half years, describing it as vast and rich.
The 17 LGA Chairmen of OUK Movement made the declaration during an enlarged meeting held at Umuahia, where they passed a vote of confidence on Senator Kalu.
The leaders declared their total support and unwavering stand with the Chief Whip of the Senate in his political direction come 2023.
The stakeholders eulogized the former Abia governor for his legislative scorecard in the Red Chambers and commended him for the uncommon infrastructural revolution going on in Abia North.
The meeting was attended by: Engr. Agu Ndukwe Orji, State Chairman; Uzoma Emezue, State Secretary; B.I.A Onwukwe – Ukwa West, Ifeanyi Okere – Ukwa East, Rex Aguomba – Ugwunagbo, Israel Okwuonu – Obingwa, Christopher Igboko – Aba South, Franklin Ogolo – Aba North, Oyoyo Chijioke – Isialangwa South, Chidi Oguguo – Isialangwa North, Alfred Uchendu Apugo – Umuahia South, Rev Nnamdi Ogbuagu – Umuahia North, Nwaogbo Uchenna – Ikwuano, Smart Ngozi – Umunneochi, Emeka Onyeabor – Isuikwato, Chukwuemeka Izuwa – Bende, Ngwu Ogemdi – Arochukwu, Anagha Ezikpe – Ohafia.
A communique issued after the meeting by its State Secretary,
Uzoma Emezue reads, “OUK Movement express wholesome solidarity and unalloyed support to our founder Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu ( Senate Chief Whip) for the massive endorsement from Nigerians and the international Community as the best fit and suitable successor to President Buhari in 2023.
“Lend a strong voice in the call for a Nigerian President of South East extraction in 2023 as a demonstration of utmost good faith, good conscience and Justice in our body polity as a Nation.
“Applaud the vast and rich legislative score card of OUK in the Red Chambers and commend him for the uncommon infrastructural revolution going on in Abia North.
“Calls for an urgent resolution of the imbroglio bedeviling Abia APC as a panacea to a timely mobilization of Abians for the much desired change of leadership expected to genuinely address the welfare needs of the masses.
“Expresses resolve to remain steadfast and appreciative of the confidence reposed on us in our commitment to engender the needed transformation and growth in Abia State pursuant to the noble leadership philosophy of OUK.
“Enjoined members to be worthy ambassadors, uphold the values of our political Ideology of welfarism and refrain from activities that do not promote the sanctity of human life.
“Expressed gratitude to OUK for the approval for a Christmas and New year meeting with officials of OUK MOVEMENT ABIA STATE slated for 6th January 2022 @ Camp Neya Igbere
” Wished our Founder Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and all members of OUK MOVEMENT home and abroad a memorable and eventful yuletide.”