The Governor of Abia State, Chief Theodore Orji has declared that he has not endorsed any person to succeed him as the governor of the state in 2015. The governor spoke in Aba Monday at a reception organized by traditional rulers in Aba area for Chief Uzo Azubuike, the member representing Aba North and South in the House of Representatives. Azuibuike is prominent among those being touted as likely successors of Governor Orji in 2015.
To debunk accusations of favoritism, Orji publicly stated that he was not at the ceremony to endorse Azubike, saying he was at the ceremony to celebrate with him as he was being honoured by his people.
“We are not here to endorse any body. We are here to celebrate with him because his people are honouring him. I say this because tomorrow you start to hear that I have endorsed this person or that person. We have not endorsed any body”, Governor Orji explained.
At the ceremony, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal and his deputy, Emeka Ihedioha were honoured with chieftaincy titles.
Earlier, during a courtesy call to the Government House by the Speaker, Governor Theodore Orji commended his leadership qualities noting that it was the reason the Federal House has remained focused.
Orji added that Tambuwal has so far led the chamber the right way. He said this has made the House contribute positively towards the growth of democracy and the development of the nation.
In his remarks, the speaker commended Governor Orji for the transformation he has brought to the state and urged him to continue the good works.
Tambuwal also lauded the cohesion existing in the Abia State wing of the Peoples Democratic Party which he attributed to the inclusive government run by the Governor Orji.
According to him, the delivery of democracy dividends through hard work has endeared Governor Orji to the people of the state and made the party more popular.
Tambuwal also attributed the governor good performance on his unblemished track record in the civil service, adding that the prevailing peace in the state was another feather to his cap.
Tambuwal later commissioned two projects in Umuahia, including the permanent office of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency [SEPA] and the ultra modern Industrial Market.
The speaker was accompanied by his Deputy, Emeka Ihedioha, member representing Isuikwuato and Umunneochi, Mrs. Nkeiru Onyejiocha, member representing Ahiazu and Ezinihitte Mbaise, Nnanna Igbokwe and the Special Adviser to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Bright Nwelue, among others.
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