The ABIA INTEREST GROUP (AIG) is a coalition of various Abia interest groups from across the state and beyond, including members of the academia, civil society organizations, faith based groups whose major aims and objectives are, advocacy for the enthronement of equity, justice, fairness, good Governance, visionary and purposeful Leadership for the greater progress and development of all Abians across the political spectrum.
As activities for the 2023 general elections gathers momentum, political permutations and horse trading as part and parcel of our Presidential democracy has taken center stage.
The beauty of democracy itself is predicated on the sacred principles of inclusion and spread and what is now generally referred to, as ZONING PRINCIPLES.
Nigeria, as a multi ethnic, multi cultural and multi religious entity with its attendant diversities, that oftentimes tended to boil over, have somehow, over the past two decades managed to navigate these inherent political fault-lines
Even though, not enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic, this practice have tended to bring some measure of equilibrium into the political space, something that has now been adopted across Federal and State levels in choosing leaders for political offices who must also meet certain criteria as an overall requirements.
It is absolutely important to place on record, that the Abia Interest Group, had a few months ago, after due consultations with various stakeholders and arising from its extra ordinary meeting, made a very strong case for Abia North particularly Prof Greg Ikechukwu Ibe to be supported to contest and be elected for the office of the Governor of Abia State in the 2023 Governorship election.
The clamour for Prof Greg Ibe to be elected as the next Governor of the state come 2023, is premised on five major pillars which we had itemized below as follows:
Education.
Prof. Greg Ibe is a legendary Nigerian Business Executive, an entrepreneur par excellence, the moving spirit of educational transformation in Abia state in particular and Nigeria at large, a philanthropist and humanitarian.
Prof. Gregory Ibe is a great name in Nigeria particularly in education. Currently he constitutes the private sector spirit that is shaping Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria through his involvement in supply of the state-of-the-art teaching/learning equipment with innovative pedagogy in the delivery of the subjects.
Prof Gregory Ibe has gone further to establish a Private University called Gregory University, Uturu in Abia State, Nigeria with a focus on applied research, entrepreneurship and a Work-Based University Education. His University has the mantra “Knowledge for Tomorrow”.
B. Loyalty.
As the chancellor of Gregory University, Prof. Greg Ibe has demonstrated beyond any iota of doubt, that he is a reliable patriot and a committed personality/politician who understands the intricacies of governance and that, only a loyal, committed and steadfast person like him can genuinely commit to good governance in achieving the aims and objectives for which he is been elected, principally, to provide the much touted dividends of democracy.
C. Leadership experience:
Prof Greg Ibe is a leader who has bestrode the political landscape in Abia State like a Colossus. He identifies with many groups in his quest to be close to his people and share with them, their problems. This has given him a Pan-Abia outlook, one that has placed him in good stead to be the Governor of all Abians and indeed all persons living in the State.
D. Character.
As it has often been alluded to, the content of the character of a man is a major determinant in assessing how well he can be trusted with public resources and service. Prof. Greg Ikechukwu Ibe exemplifies as well as personifies impeccable character. Just take a cursory at his resume and you need not doubt his capacity to steer the Abia State ship and move it ashore successfully.
E. Zone.
Finally, in strict adherence to the zoning formula, which is a stabilizing factor in our democratic practice and have in no small measure, contributed to relative political stability across the Federation. Prof. Greg Ikechukwu Ibe, have demonstrated that, he has the requisite capacity, vision, purpose and character to lead the God’s own State of Abia, also has the zoning principles in his favour presently since he is from Abia North.
After exhaustive deliberations by our coalition and haven taken into consideration, the larger interest of the people of Abia State, we have finally come to a unanimous conclusion, that the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Prof Greg Ibe, stands tall among all other governorship candidates in the state and ofcourse he is the best among the best in Abia North to be entrusted with this responsibility, to actualize the dreams of the good people of Abia State, to have him fulfill their aspirations of a greater and better Abia that will work for interest of all its citizens.
This is a Clarion call on all citizens of Abia State across the divide to put politics aside and allow the greater good of Abia State to take center stage over any other consideration.
We have no doubt, that Abia State will make giant strides under the leadership of Prof Greg Ibe, if given the opportunity, he will bring his vast and robust experience in both public and private life to bear on the socio-economic and political life of Abia State.
Lets join hands to build a new and prosperous Abia state of our collective dream,
Lets support and vote for Prof Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe for Governor.
A NEW ABIA STATE IS INDEED POSSIBLE.
God bless Abia State and God bless Nigeria.
Signed:
Chief James Okoro
Chairman
Mazi Osuagwu C. Madu
Secretary.
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