GROUP URGES NWUCHE TO RUN FOR GOVERNORSHIP

As the preparations for the 2023 elections hots up, a group under the umbrella of Ekpeye Mandate has called on the former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt Hon Prince Chibudom Nwuche to contest for the governorship of Rivers State in 2023.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to Rt. Hon Prince Chibudom Nwuche at his Ochigba residence in Ahoada East L GA of Rivers state, the leader of the group comrade Okolobia Frankling said they were in Nwuche’s house to convey the resolve of the generality of Ekpeye people that having xrayed the persons indicating interest to occupy the Rivers state Brick House come 2023, they have found Nwuche most credible and worthy to take over the affairs of Rivers state from the wonderful performance of His Excellency Chief Barr Nyesom Wike and continue in that legacy towards a better Rivers State, the sterling performance of Prince Nwuche in the House of Representatives especially as Deputy and his commitment to the wellbeing of the common man stands him out to occupy and deliver on the task of the exalted office of a Governor.

Comrade Okorobia said that as part of the mobilization plans, the group has commenced consultations with other ethnic groups in Rivers and the candidature of Nwuche has received tremendous and overwhelming support from across the state, emphasizing that Nwuche’s acceptance to heed this clarion call will no doubt deepen the development of Rivers state.

Also speaking, Secretary of the group Comrade Fredrick Williams said the group which costs across political divides has the network to mobilize Rivers people for the realization of the agenda.

Responding, Rt Hon Prince Chibudom Nwuche thanked the group for the visit and promised to further consult with the stakeholders in the party under the leadership of the governor HE Nyesom Wike as he is a team player.He thanked them for finding him worthy and assured them that his guiding principles in public service has always been to place the welfare of the masses first and above all considerations. He further commended Wike for his development strides in Rivers that has laid a good foundation for the economic development.

He promised to revert to them as soon as he has completed his consultations.