Youths of the South East geo-political zone under the aegis
of coalition of youths and pressure groups of Nigeria have endorsed the
re-election of president Goodluck Jonathan
and governor Theodore Orji for Abia central senatorial zone
based on their outstanding leadership qualities and delivery of democracy
dividends to the people.
The coalition group comprising
various pressure groups said the endorsement of the two leaders became
necessary as they have excelled tremendously in leadership as well as
brought dividends of democracy to the people.
Speaking at the solidarity/
endorsement rally held at Ibeku High school Umuahia, President Goodluck Jonathan
thanked the south East youths for the solidarity and
endorsement rally organized for them.
The president represented by Mr.
Jerry Okpara noted the importance of appointing tested and trusted leaders of
proven integrity to run the affairs of the country. We don’t need people who
are angry in government
but rather people who have the fear of God, people who are peaceful to assist
the president achieve the transformation agenda for Nigerians”. He said.
He said that the security challenges
in the North are being curbed adding that the country is moving forward to
greater heights.
According to him, governor Orji
has a lot to offer as senator representing Abia central and urged him to
bring g his wealth of experience to advance the country while calling on all to
support him.
Earlier, governor Orji said
the event was apt as president Jonathan has done a lot in the country
with his transformation agenda which has touched all sectors of the nation’s
economy despite challenges faced by his government, assuring that the
PDP will emerge victorious in 2015
general elections.
He explained that that the South
East and Abia have not been left out in the transformation agenda of
the president as the president has not only commenced work on the 2nd
Niger Bridge but also awarded contract for the construction of Enugu-Port
Harcourt express road, upgraded the Akanu Ibiam airport, Enugu to an
international standard as well as provided security and appointed Igbo sons and
daughters into positions of power.
He assured the president that Abiand
would give him their full support in the coming elections.
In his welcome address, the national
coordinator of the coalition of Youths and pressure Groups of Nigeria. Mr.
chuks ibegbu said the group resolved to endorse the re-election of president
Goodluck Jonathan in 2015
and governor Orji based on their outstanding leadership qualities
and encouraged them to continue piloting their affairs in government
come 2015.
According to him, leadership and
true governance is all about service and humility, pointing out that president Jonathan
and governor Orji possess these rare qualities, having used their
positions to address multifarious needs and aspirations of their people.
He lauded the president for his
determined efforts to address the infrastructural challenges in the south
East and his youth empowerment programme among others as well as governor
TA Orji who he said was recently adjudged the best performing
governor in the south East by the youth wing of Ohaneze Ndigbo for
his achievements in the area of security, infrastructure and youth empowerment
and pledged their unalloyed support for the two statesmen.
The event featured solidarity
and goodwill messages by notable Abians.
END31/1/14
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