The Managing Director of Mamre Engineering Nigerian Limited and a PDP stalwart in Nisirimo Ward, Umuahia South LGA of Abia State, Eng. Chukwuma Samuel has congratulated Chief Sir Okey Ahiwe for emerging as the People’s Democratic Party, PDP Governorship candidate in the March 11th poll.
Recall that Chief Sir Okey Ahiwe emerged as the flag bearer of the party on Saturday in the primary after pulling a total of 469 votes to defeat other candidates.
In his congratulatory message on Sunday forwarded to newsmen in Umuahia, Engr. Samuel, described the emergence of Chief Sir Ahiwe as deserving because he has distinguished himself over the years in offices held.
While expressing optimism that Chief Okey Ahiwe will go ahead to emerge, Governor of the State next month, he added that he has the requisite experience to pilot the affairs of the State if given the chance.
Engr. Samuel, appreciated the PDP family, and delegates for comporting themselves during the primary, stressing that the show of maturity means that the party is far ahead of other political parties in terms of internal democracy among others.
He prayed to God to give him strength as he embarks on an aggressive campaign ahead of next month’s Governorship election.
In his word, “I congratulate you Chief Sir Okey Ahiwe for emerging as the PDP Governorship candidate. I believe that you have all it takes to pilot the affairs of Abia State if given the mandate, once again congratulations Sir”.