Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State says the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state is currently engaged in serious consultations on the Governorship ticket of the party, he assured PDP governorship aspirants that the party will do what is right for the people of the State.
Ikpeazu made this known on Saturday while receiving the Governorship aspirants, and founder, Gregory University, Uturu Prof. Gregory Ibe at his Country Home, Umuobiakwa, Obingwa LGA.
Ikpeazu restated that every segment and zone of the State has capable individuals who have what it takes to successfully run the affairs of the State. He also dismissed insinuations by some “fifth columnists” that aspirants from Abia North have been disqualified from the race.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality and calibre of persons who have so far indicated an interest in the race to become the next Governor and reminded them that only one person could be Governor at a particular time.
He appealed to the elites in the party to exercise patience with the party as it seeks the best way to move forward on the issue.
According to him, the party is currently deepening consultations on the best way forward which will ensure that victory is achieved and without any zone in the state.
The Governor challenged all aspirants to line up behind whoever would eventually get the nod of the party, and support the party to win the general elections.
According to the Governor, “Power comes from God and it is so important that God cannot leave it in the hands of anyone”, adding “While I may have my own thoughts and opinion on the issue, I am confident that what will happen eventually will be what God sanctions and it will be for the good of our state “.
