Ahiwe Promises ‘Completely New Things’ In Abia As Governor

The People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship candidate in Abia State, Sir Okechukwu Ambrose Ahiwe, has pledged to do “completely new things in Abia State”, if elected in the March 11, gubernatorial race in the state.

He said this would be possible because he knows the issues and “will hit the ground running” on assumption.

In a personal note to Abia State citizens titled “My Covenant with Ndi Abia people”, he appealed for votes for him and the PDP House of Assembly candidates.

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Ahiwe stated: “Please vote for me and all PDP House of Assembly candidates. I will do completely new things in Abia. I know the issues, so I will hit the ground running. I will pay pensions and the salary arrears of our workers in the parastatals and offset leave allowances.

According to him, infrastructure building and support for the state’s economy, would also engage his priority attention.

“Our programmes, policies, projects and the politics of Abia State will be enablers for even faster growth of our education, health, agriculture, manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Youths, women, and the aged will experience hope and prosperity.”

Ahiwe is a political scientist and building technologist who after a career as an entrepreneur and success in logistics and oil and gas services, served as the Chief of Staff to the outgoing Abia State governor.

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“I promise to create the Abia of our dreams that is peaceful, prosperous and progressive for the benefit of our people. My reputation as a simple man is well-known across party lines. My offer and subsequent Covenant with Ndi Abia is to serve you diligently and make Abia State work for all stakeholders.”

He added, “Under my watch, the resources of Abia State will yield dividends. I will run an inclusive government with programmes and policies focused on the growth and development of Ndi Abia”, he stated.