From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
Abia People’s Organization (APO) has pledged to work for the victory of the candidate of Action People’s Party (APP), Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu, in the 2023 gubernatorial election in Abia state.
APO executives made the pledge at a meeting they held with Chief Kalu, in the house of High Chief Amenze Udenze in Umule, Ohuhu of Umuahia North Local Government Area (LGA), on Wednesday.
Founder of APO, Chief Amenze Udenze, in his remarks, stated that his organization is ready to give APP candidate at least 50,000 votes in Umuahia and other locations in the state.
He said: “We will work in synergy with your party, APP, and you will see our impact in Umuahia and beyond. APO is full of grassroots politicians, and we are like the ‘Jehovah’s Witnesses’ of this season. We will spread the good news, convert souls for you, and at least give you 50,000 votes in Umuahia. It’s also important to note that APO has members and branches across the 17 LGA of Abia state.”
He acknowledged that, while there is a governorship candidate of Umuahia descent, Abian’s interests would be better protected under the government of Chief Kalu, whom he described as a better candidate capable of transforming Abia state.
In his response, the APP candidate, Chief Kalu, appreciated the group and asked them to go all-out to support him as his party is coming out to change the narratives in Abia state.
“We are coming with actions, just like our party’s name implies, to change the narrative of the state. So, come out in full force and support us.”
He went on to inundate them with his manifesto, which includes the construction of at least 10—15 KM of new roads, the building of a minimum of five health centres in every LGA, prompt payment of worker’s salary and other entitlements, free primary and secondary education, etc.