Old Bende Progressive Initiative, a group of Abians based in United Kingdom have endorsed Abia born Chemical Scientist and Philanthropist, Mr. Kalu Ijomah Ukeh for Governor in 2023.
The group in a statement signed by its Director General, Pastor Caleb Okoro, emphasised that Ukeh represents the most potent force for the advancement of Abia state.
The group said, “In 2023, there’s no doubt that Abia needs a Governor who will redefine governance, manage the state’s diversity, rejig the economy and deal conclusively the issue of poor Infrastructure.”
“The next governor of Abia state should wield the capacity and unfettered commitment to heal the bruised and battered image of the state.”
“Kalu Ijomah Ukeh understands Abia and knows what will be required to address the complex issues in the 21st century including addressing the challenges facing Abians like poor Infrastructure, non payment of salaries, pension and gratuities”
The group explained that its decision is built on the yearning for Abia to fulfil her vast potentials and take her place among the advanced States in Nigeria.
“Mr. Kalu Ijomah Ukeh is an opportunity for Abians, as a people, to choose to get it right. Abia’s dismal story will change if we accept the obvious: that failure does not convert to success the more we repeat the errors leading to it.
“Kalu Ijomah Ukeh is a result orientated leader, patriot, thinker, businessman, investor, whose deepest desire is to bring Abia into line with modern development thinking and growth,” the group said.
