Ahead of the 2023 General Elections, Youths in Arochukwu Local Government has called on the former National President of Ihechiowa Development Union and a business mogul, Chief Emeka Kalu to contest for the Abia State House of Assembly seat in the constituency.
The youths who were in his country home, Atan Ihechiowa in Arochukwu Local Government Area to confer on him an Exellence award under the umbrella of Arochukwu Local Government Youth Movement says the award stems from his leadership qualities and described him as “chief servant of Arochukwu LGA”.
The youth president, Mr. Richard Onoh who spoke on behalf of the youths said his philanthropic gestures to the people of the area and his love for youths is admired, and urged him not to relent in his goodwill.
According to them “Firstly, we came to identify with you on your Landmark achievements in Ihechiowa. Which includes building a court for the good people of Ihechiowa, payment of tuition fees for indigent students, among others.
The Association considers you worthy to be honored and by this gesture encourages you to do more. We hereby call on you to come and contest for Arochukwu State Constituency in the forthcoming 2023 General election”.
In a strong resolution, the youths among others vowed to throw their weight behind him if he considers their request, and will make available posters and banners for the electioneering campaigns.
In their separate speeches, the Councilor Representing Ikwun Ward 2 in Arochukwu Legislative Council, Hon. Martins Kalu, Women Leader, Atan-Ihechiowa Development Union Home Branch, Elder Mrs. Nkwocha Eke, and High Chief Gabriel Nwakanna described Chief Emeka Kalu as a benevolent man who single-handedly constructed an ultra-modern Magistrate Court for the people while all nooks and crannies of Ihechiowa have benefited from his Annual youths and women empowerment and scholarship Programmes, noting that he is trustworthy, dedicated, hardworking, sincere in all ramifications and has impacted lives positively.
Responding, the Immediate Past President General Ihechiowa Development Union, Chief Emeka Kalu who was elated at the confidence bestowed on him by the youths said he was overwhelmed by the honour and the Award which he said will spur him to do more for the people.
On their request for him to contest for the State House of Assembly seat, Kalu said he considers it as an honour but will consult widely and get back to the youths in due time.
Other Executive Members of Arochukwu Local Government Youth Movement in the entourage include Comrades Simeon Kalu, Micheal Anthony Oduije, Njoku Amah Achor and Philip U Kalu.
Chief Emeka Kalu, was born into the family of Late Abel Kalu Nmeri of Atan Ihechiowa in Arochukwu L.G.A, Abia State about five decades ago. He is an ordained Elder of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, a titled Chief of Ihechiowa, and an astute businessman.
His businesses span from importation to the hospitality business. He is the MD / CEO of Excellentia hotel Ltd Aba and Squash Nigeria Ltd Lagos and Abuja. He’s married with kids.
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