Abia Assembly 2027: Group hails Nwakodo’s leadership qualities, backs candidacy

By Nzomuche Chiamaka

Forum of Abia Democrats (FABD) has hailed the outstanding leadership qualities of Hon Kelechi Nwakodo, describing him as accomplished Nigerian.

Hon Kelechi Nwakodo is the Nigeria Democratic Congress House of Assembly candidate for Umuahia East constituency in Abia State.

Forum of Abia Democrats (FABD) whose membership is drawn from the seventeen (17) local government areas of Abia State, in a statement on Monday, lauded

Hon Kelechi Nwakodo’s resilience and commitment to nation-building and development.

The statement by the socio-political forum was signed by the Chairman, Dr. Ifeanyi D. Nwanoru and Secretary General, Amb. Chijindu Emeruwa.

The forum noted that Hon Kelechi Nwakodo’s invaluable contributions towards deepening democracy in Abia state and Nigeria cannot be overemphasized, Forum of Abia Democrats (FABD) also noted that Hon Kelechi Nwakodo has remained unwavering in her pursuit of good governance in the state and the larger country.

The pro-democracy forum further noted that Hon Kelechi Nwakodo’s continued support for human empowerment, community development, and as well passion for good governance.

“Hon Kelechi Nwakodo has remained committed to public service and also dedicated to the advancement of democratic values in Abia state and larger Nigeria. And this illustrious son of Abia state has continuously demonstrated his desire to contribute to societal building and development, having chaired and coordinated professional bodies effectively and efficiently.

Forum of Abia Democrats(FABD) therefore, threw their weights behind Hon Kelechi Nwakodo’s House of Assembly bid, describing his recent emergence as the NDC standard-bearer for Umuahia East Constituency as a beginning of a new chapter of progress and purposeful leadership in the state constituency.

The group expressed confidence in the ability and capacity of Hon Kelechi Nwakodo in driving even development and uplifting local communities across Umuahia East state Constituency through attractions of government’s provision of critical infrastructural amenities and projects when elected into the Abia State House of Assembly come next year.

According to the forum, “Aside from attracting meaningful socio-economic and infrastructural projects across Umuahia East Constituency, we believe Hon Kelechi equally possessed the wherewithal to pursue and make impactful laws that strengthen all statutory and relevant institutions of democratic governance in Abia State.

“He has remained a defender of justice and advocate for the rights and welfare of average Nigerians.

“The confidence and widespread acceptance he enjoy among the electorates in Umuahia East constituency constituency will turn into electoral victory for NDC in the coming general election next year,”the forum noted.

Forum of Abia Democrats(FABD) pledged to rally bulk votes for NDC State House of Assembly Candidate, Hon Kelechi Nwakodo to ensure his total victory in the upcoming election in 2027 in Umuahia East constituency by the independent national electoral commission (INEC).

The pan-democracy and advocacy body also used the medium to call on all eligible Nigerian citizens to participate in the ongoing nationwide voters registration exercise by INEC, so as to enable them exercise their franchise in next year’s general election in the country.

“Every eligible Abia citizens should ensure it register and collect their permanent voters cards (PVC), because, it is the only weapon and power vested on citizens by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to effect a change in government, and vote in credible people to mount leadership saddle in all levels in the country,”They stated.