Yes, I want to succeed Ikpeazu in 2023 – Abaribe

Yes, I want to succeed Ikpeazu in 2023 – Abaribe

By Steve Oko

Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Abia South district, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has confirmed his rumoured governoship ambition in 2023.

Senator Abaribe made the confirmation Monday, while fielding questions from news men after a grand civic reception in his honour by Nzuko Ahiaba la Abayi in Obingwa and Aba North Local Government Areas.

The former Deputy Governor said he had already formerly informed Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of his ambition to succed him come 2023.

” We respect constituted authority. I believe my future political ambition should be made known to my Governor who is the number one citizen in my state.

” So, what I’m telling Ndi Abia is that they should expect Mmagha Ndigbo as their next Governor in 2023″.

Senator Abaribe who was earlier confered with the chieftancy title of ” Maduforo Nde Ngwa” (We still have remnants), expressed delight over the recognition.

He said the honour would spur him into more patriotic actions for not just his constituency but the state, Ndi Igbo and Nigeria at large.

Senator Abaribe who said he had suffered persecutions because of his stance against injustice and oppression, declared that no amount of persecution would deter him from standing with the truth.

” I have gone to DSS custody because of Nigeria. I have fought many wars. And my people have looked at my antecedents and decided to honour me. They should expect more of those qualities in me”, he said

Speaking earlier, the Paramount ruler of Nzuko Ahiaba la Abayi, HRM Eze Nwabiarije Eneogwe, who confered the title on behalf of other monarchs in the affected commuunities, said Abaribe had distinguished himself a a voice not just for his constituency but for the Igbo race.

He described Abaribe as an illustrious son of Ahiaba la Abayi and prayed God to grant him success in his future political ambition.

In a remark, Chairman of the occasion and former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, described Abaribe as a vibrant and seasoned lawmaker.

Wabara acknowledged that Abaribe who succeded him at the Senate had posted tremendous achievements at the red chamber.

Speaking also, former Senate President and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, said Abaribe had remained an irrepressible voice at the Senate.

Anyim who described Abaribe as a resourceful Senator and an asset said he the Senate Minority Leader could be trusted for any higher responsibility.

Some of the dignitaries at the glamorous event were the Peoples Democratic Party PDP governoship candidate in the November 6 Anambra election, Valentine Ozigbo; former Nigeria Ambassador to Argentina, Ambassador Empire Kunu; and former Minister for Defense, Thompson Aguiyi-Ironsi.

The event also witnessed the presence of federal and state lawmakers as well as politicians from within and outside Abia State.

Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, speaking during a grand civic reception for Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe at Ahiaba High School Obingwa. Photo by Steve Oko.

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe addressing his constituents after receiving the chieftaincy title of Maduforo Nde Ngwa. Photo by Steve Oko.

Paramount Ruler of Ahiaba la Abayi HRM Eze Nwabiarije Eneogwe (right) conferring chieftancy title on Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe. Photo by Steve Oko.

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