AHEAD of the Abia North senatorial re-run election, candidature of the former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu of the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA), received a major boost following his adoption by the Confederation of Abia Students Worldwide (CASW), an umbrella body of students of Abia State origin.
It will be recalled that Justice I. G. Mbaba of the Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri had last week nullified the election of Mr. Mao Ohuabunwa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a fresh poll within 90 days.
The group made the declaration during a solidarity visit to the Igbere country home of the former governor at the weekend.
According to the President of CASW, Kelvin Ukonu, “Kalu is a special human being created for a special purpose.
“We, students from different tertiary institutions at home and abroad, are gathered here today to show solidarity to the man of the masses, who has not only continued to empower the people, but, has also sustained his relationship with the grassroots.”
“Kalu’s philanthropic gestures know no bounds. He has created job opportunities and wealth for the teeming populace. His accomplishments in the private and public sectors make him the superlative candidate to advance the cause of the people of Abia North senatorial district.
“He will bring to bear, his wealth of experience in government, to initiate and pursue a responsive legislative agenda that will translate into improved well-being for the people,’’ he concluded.
Earlier, in his remarks, Mr. Stanley Okoro, who received the delegation on behalf of his principal, expressed appreciation to the students for their unflinching support at all times, adding that if Kalu is elected, he will live up to expectation.
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