A frontline governorship aspirant in 2023 gubernatorial election in Abia State, Mr. Kalu Ijomah Ukeh, has joined the National Rescue Movement, NRM.
Speaking to Journalists at the party’s secretariat in Abuja, Mr. Kalu Ijomah Ukeh stated that he joined the party because it is a party that aligns with his vision for Abia State and Nigeria at large.
He said, “I am pleased to inform all my supporters, friends, Abians and Nigerians that I have officially joined the National Rescue Movement (NRM). My decision was made after an intensive consultations with my family, friends, clergymen and supporters.
“If we are going to rescue Abia state from this treacherous, archaic, less visionary and unproductive hands that has made the state a quagmire and a laughing stock in public dormain, they must be a hard work, unity of purpose and sincerity from all and sundry who deems it fit to pioneer this audacious quest.
“I joined the NRM because it is credible and promised to work with me and aligns with my vision for Abia State. I believe I would run the good race to victory.
“Let it be said that we are the party that guarantees education, and affordable health care for all Abians; a party that conducts a smart policy that will battle the forces of poverty and unemployment wherever they may exist. It is a party that the youth will participate in the liberation of Abia and I will be one of them.”
Mr. Kalu Ijomah Ukeh further charged his supporters to remain resolute, committed and united for the task ahead.
According to him, “The audacious quest will be achieved through unity of purpose.”
Recall that Mr. Kalu Ijomah Ukeh had earlier resigned his membership from the All Progressive Congress, APC, citing the numerous court cases rocking the party, and the highjacking of the party by a certain individual as his reason.
Meanwhile, reacting further in an Interview on Arise TV, Abia State Chairman of the party, Hon. Joseph Ulu, stated that NRM is corncerned with a “total rescue” of the nation.
He also called on well meaning Nigerians to join force with NRM in the epochal quest to rescue the Nation.
He stated that the party is opened to welcoming interested aspirants ready to change the narrative in Abia state and Nigerian at large.
He urged intending members to join and pick nomination forms of their interest to contest in the forthcoming general elections.
