Foremost governorship aspirant under ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Barr. Friday Nwosu says Gov. Theodore Orji has laid a solid foundation for his successor to build on judging by the quality of his projects and achievements in office.
Speaking at his 55th birthday celebrations at St. Gall’s Catholic Church, Itungwa in Obingwa LGA, Nwosu who rated Gov. Orji’s major achievement as the liberation of the state from occult practices and family worshipping, added the governor has done much for the state by laying the foundation for its development.
“Gov. Theodore Orji has laid a solid foundation for his successor to build on. He didn’t enjoy such, but labored to ensure that the man coming after him will have something to build on. For me, his major achievement is the liberation of Abia State from worshipping of individuals and occultism. He has said it on several occasions that before he came into office, it was impossible for anybody in Abia state to become an ordinary councilor without worshipping idol. So, this is a great achievement and I salute his determination to make a change in Abia where nothing was on ground before he assumed office.”
According to him, what is required now is someone who will build on the achievements of the governor with discipline and determination to take the state to further heights, stressing that he (Nwosu) remains the best person to succeed Gov. Orji in 2015.
“I thank God for his grace upon my life and family. I’m in the race for the governorship position in Abia state not just to run but to build on the foundation laid by Gov. Theodore Orji who has changed the face of the state with his legacy projects. As a legal practitioner of twenty two years standing, I have the capacity, vision and commitment to take the state to the next level. I offer my wealth of experience to serve and assure you I will not disappoint the people of Abia State. If I have any plans to deceive Abia people when I become governor, let God stop me, but if I have good intentions for the people of the state better than other aspirants, let God make me governor to the glory of His name.
The legal practitioner added that his unflinching faith in God has been his greatest strength as the enormous support he has been receiving from the people of the state and beyond can only be described as divine.
In his homily, presiding Priest of St. Gall’s Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Obinna Achilihu who predicted victory for Nwosu in the governorship elections, advised him not to forget to seek the face of God in his political pursuit.
“Have faith and always seek the face of God, you will be surprised at how everything will be made easy for you,” the cleric said.
