Former chairmen local government councils across party lines in Abia state have declared their support for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government, pledging to work for his re-election in 2027.
Operating under the aegis of South East Forum of former local government chairmen, the former helmsmen declared their support during a courtesy visit to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu on Tuesday at Umuahia.
A statement through the Deputy Speaker’s media office in Abuja on Wednesday said the group led by the former chairman of Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia state, Dr. Frank Osita, said that are ready to mobilize support across the state for the President.
Speaking on their behalf, Osita said, “It is my great pleasure to present your former colleagues to you. We have come to identify with you. We have come under the umbrella of south east forum of former local government chairmen, a strategic platform designed to unite former grassroots leaders from the region. With you here is just the Abia State Chapter.
“Recognizing the crucial role we play as local government chairmen and continue to play in community mobilization in governance and development at grassroots level, this forum seeks to harness our collective experiences, influence and network for greater good of the region. At the heart of our mission is a renewed commitment to align the South-East with the opportunities embedded in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
The deputy speaker commended the chairmen for their vision in setting up the forum and their support for President Tinubu.
“Today we have something Nigerians are going to emulate, the Forum of former Local Government Chairmen. If that’s not a great idea I wonder what is. Its greatness is found in the fact that we will understand each other better, having walked on same path.
“We will not be afraid to help each other, one for all, all for one. Twenty two years ago I was a local government chairman. You know me better. I was attending meetings with you. “Some of us have served local government, states and then federal. So in terms of wealth of experience, we are older…,” he said.