Abia governorship hopeful,  Chief Ncheta Omerekpe, aka Offor Ndi Igbo,  Wednesday held up activities in Abia capital Umuahia to a standstill as he stormed the  People's Democratic Party, PDP Secretariat to formally announce his governorship ambition to the State chapter of the party.


Chief Omerepke who took off from his country home in Umuakwu Nsulu in Isiala- Ngwa North LGA  ead accompanied by a mammoth crowd of supporters from all the LGAs in the State .

Earlier, last week.  the frontline aspirant picked his expression of interest and nomination forms at PDP's Secretariat, Abuja.


"I am contesting for Abia governorship with all my heart, and  if indeed Abians want the kind of leadership they have been praying for, am poised to deliver it if they will trust me with their  mandate.

 

"In 2023, I appeal to Abians to discard  imposition of candidates, a phenomenom which has stunted the development of our dear State. Let us determine   to reject imposition of candidates on Abians", he declared to  the mammoth crowd of supporters at the Umuahia Township Stadium. 

He addressed the crowd after his visit to PDP's  office, where he told party chieftains and stalwarts that it is imperative for Abians to pick someone who will enhance their narratives and better their lots for the next 4 years, stressing  that the Abia governorship race concerns Abians in general.

The business mogul further debunked  misconceptions in some quarters that he has been part and parcel of the PDP administration in the State: "I have  not been part of any government in Abia, but my contributions to the socio-economic developments of our dear State is clearly beyond the  achievements of some Senators and Representatives representing us", he affirmed

Omerekpe further  commended Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for steering the ship of Abia for 7 years running, maintaining  that he has so much respect and love for the Governor.

He further urged him  as the father of the Party, to do the right thing by avoiding imposition of candidate on Abians as they have the ample right to elect who they want: "Gov Okezie Ikpeazu is a man I love so much because he has steered the ship of Abia for 7 years running. But he should do the right thing, by allowing Abians decide their fate.

"As the father of the party, he should be neutral, and let the generality of Abians speak through their PVCs who they want to be their Governor come 2023."

He also  advised delegates to avoid being used during party primaries, noting that their conscience should guide them in making their choices.

Earlier, the PDP State Chairman,  Hon. Allwell Asiforo, described Chief Omerekpe as a party man, adding that the party will give all the candidates a level playing ground.

Meanwhile, the member representing Isiala Ngwa North in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, who had also picked his nomination and expression of interest form to represent Isiala Ngwa North/South Federal Constituency described  Chief Omerekpe as a man who has  imparted the lives of the people positively and would  do well if he becomes the Governor of Abia state.

According to him, the businessman- philanthropist has done so much in terms of road construction, building of  schools, skills acquisition centres, and much more

Onwusibe further charged delegates not to sell their conscience, reminding them to vote according to their conscience as key to electing a good leader  like Chief Omerekpe as the party's flag bearer come 2023.