… Let’s all be committed to moving Abia State forward – Ihejirika
Former Chief of Army Staff (CoS) and Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Lt. Gen. Azubuike Onyeabor Ihejirika Rtd has urged everyone to be committed to moving Abia State forward during a private visit to the former governor of Abia State and senator representing Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu at his country home in Igbere, Abia State.
The private visit which took place in the evening of Wednesday 17th March 2021, had the Abia North APC zonal chairman, Chief Chris Ajah present, few relatives, and aides of the former Chief of Army staff equally on the ground.
After a long friendly discussion and dinner, Lt. General Azubuike Ihejirika Rtd and Chief Chris Ajah appreciated the distinguished senator for his presence on the day Ihejirika formally joined the APC and for all his complimentary comments.
Ihejirika assured Orji that he joined APC at the right moment even though the senator and numerous others have been trying to convince him for a while. He revealed that he joined because he knows he has so much to contribute to the party, Nigeria, and the state in particular.
He assured the distinguished senator of a harmonious relationship and his commitment to the party.
In response, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu appreciated the former Chief of Army Staff for joining the APC and also for finding it worthy to come for this visit. He revealed that these are the little things that are usually forgotten but are extremely valuable.
He welcomed the chief and urged him to contribute to the growth of the party, Nigeria, and the state.
The senator advised Ihejirika to always be open and not join people that say one thing in public and do another thing in secret.
He assured the former chief of his openness and readiness to work with him to move the country forward while welcoming him to his big political family.
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