14th May, 2023
By Ijendu Iheaka
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has promised to maintain his calm demeanour towards his predecessors and other politically exposed individuals in Abia State.
Ikpeazu made this commitment in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Onyebuchi Ememanka, on Sunday.
The governor stated that his peaceful attitude towards other political actors in Abia had rewarded the state with socio-political stability, thus his decision to remain in office.
According to the statement, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu was drawn to a statement attributed to Senator Theodore Orji, the immediate previous governor of Abia State.
It went on to say that Ikpeazu wants to announce that he was proudly wearing the cross of Abia’s government and would do so until his last day in office.
“Secondly, and as a personal policy, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu will not join issues with any of his predecessors in office.
“For 8 years he has held office as governor, he has not engaged any of his predecessors in any kind of untoward exchange, even when it seemed politically expedient to do so.
“This policy is largely responsible for the socio-political stability we have enjoyed in Abia State since 2015.
“The governor intends to sustain this personal policy going forward,” the statement said.
It noted that Ikpeazu believed that as in all matters, history and posterity would put all events of his 8 years administration in Abia in proper perspective.
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