Abia State Deputy Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18 elections, Barr Okey Igwe, has sent a hearty congratulatory message to the Governor-Elect, Dr Alex Otti of the Labour Party, who emerged clean with a landslide victory in the contest.
In a message released by Barr Igwe on Friday, he declared that victory of Dr Otti in the election reflects the will of God and the wish of the people of Abia State. He pointed out that LP’s candidate has demonstrated vehement determination to make an outstanding contribution to the emancipation of the state from stagnation.
The Oracle Today reports that the incumbent PDP governor of the state, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, had earlier congratulated Dr Otti after a hard drawn battle in which he was personally involved, declaring that further contest was no longer necessary.
Barr Igwe described Dr Otti’s victory in the gubernatorial election as resounding, saying that the present condition of the state lays agenda for rapid economic recovery through rapid industrialization that is fueled by sufficient energy.
He urged Dr Otti to bring his drive, doggedness, tenacity and consistency in running for the office since 2015 to expression y contributing his “quota to Abia’s developmental trajectory.”
“One is not oblivious of the fact that your victory is coming at a time Abians have great expectations and this has placed on you an enormous responsibility which demands nothing less but total commitment towards sustainable development in all sectors of the state to ensure Abia’s socio-economic emancipation,” he told the governor-elect.
In laying propositions for the emerging governor, Barr Igwe sold his personal agenda of rapid industrialization of the state with the support of sufficient power supply and adequate provision of sundry amenities that are germane to enterprise growth.
“During the course of the 2023 campaign, I made it crystal clear that the only path towards economic liberation is industrialization enabled by sufficient power generation. This is a well-settled expedient and I hope you tow that line,” he reiterated.
In pledging provision of focus and direction to the new governor, Barr Igwe informed him that members of the opposition PDP would now hold the LP administration in the state “constructively accountable,” adding that such checks are “necessary imperative for enthronement of a functional democracy.”
“Kindly accept my warm, hearty congratulations on this auspicious occasion of your election as the next governor of Abia State,” Barr Igwe declared.
