2023: Abia Deputy Governor Joins Governorship Race
The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ude Oko Chukwu, has joined the race to succeed his principal, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu in 2023.
Speaking at an event on Friday in Umuahia, Chukwu declared his intention to become the next governor of the South-East state under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He stated that if elected in 2023, his government would focus on security, economy, education, healthcare, urban renewal and road infrastructure.
Chukuwu disclosed that he is competent and capable of leading the state, having served in different capacities.
“Hopefully, we will end up stronger than when we started. It will be unfair not to give back to Abians what they have given to me.
“I understand what it means to run the state. It is not a tea party and I will use governance to better the state. I will lead and serve the state in good faith.”
Okere explained that the party executives have provided a zoning system entirely voted for by members, saying that the zoning was done in good faith.
