Ahead of the 2023 elections, Osisioma Ngwa born health expert, a renowned cardiovascular surgeon and United States Fellowship trained cardiologist with expertise in opening blocked arteries in the heart and peripheral circulation, Dr Onye Goddy Achilihu has described Professor Uche Ikonne as the best person to lead Abia as its next Governor come 2023
Dr Achilihu made this known when he played host to stakeholders as well as candidates from different political parties, vying for various positions in Osisoma, at his Umuohia Akpaa -Osokwa county home.
The Fellow of the American College of Cardiology whose expertise extends to the management of various heart conditions such as heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms, chest pain, hypertension, abnormal lipids and poor circulation, while addressing the candidates and stakeholders, itemised Professor Ikonne’s sterling contributions towards the development of Abia and Nigeria by extension, while he was the Ag. Rector, Abia State Polytechnic, Vice-Chancellor, Abia State University and Chairman, Optometrist and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria respectively. He Noted that, though there are candidates who have now declared their intentions to run for governor, “in reality, there is no better candidate or aspirant than Professor Uche Ikonne”
Also speaking at the meeting, the Stakeholders led by their Chairman, Elder Sam Njoku paid glowing tribute to the wisdom and courage of Dr Okezie Ikpeazu for not just supporting a candidate who is roundly qualified to lead Abia, but also, one whose qualities endear him to the people.
The meeting came to a close with a unanimous adoption of Professor Uche Ikonne by Osisioma Ngwa Stakeholders as their sole Governorship Candidate for 2023 elections, with a call to all Abians to massively vote for him.
The PDP Deputy State Chairman Hon. Obinna Nwachukwu, Commissioner for Post Basic Education, Bar. I. C. Mark and his Transport counterpart, Chief Nwanoruo Godswill, Dr Ikechukwu Nwabeke, Hon. Young Onyike, Hon. Ogumnka Iheanacho, Coordinator, Uche Ndi-Abia Campaign organization, Bar. Emeka Onyenso, General Manager, Abia Line Network Company, Chief Sir Ihezuoke Ufomba, LG PDP Chairman, Hon. Enyinnaya Ubani, Eld. Dan Onwutebe, Coordinator, Austin Akobundu Campaign organization, Bar Tony Mgbariñe, Hon. Joseph Ohaja, Hon Joe Nweke, Hon. Ukachi Amala, among others, were present during the meeting.
