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Hon. Samson Orji Joins Abia Guber Race, Vows To Tackle Poor Infrastructure, Corruption, Others (Photos, Video)

A former member of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Samson Orji has officially declared his interest to contest for the governorship race of the state in 2023 with a vow to tackle deficit in infrastructure, corruption, enhance welfare of workers by putting a reward and sanction system, ensure inclusiveness in governance among others.

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Hon. Orji popularly known as SCUORJ who made this known on Thursday in Umuahia the state capital said he will seek election into the number office in Abia on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Speaking at the party secretariat in Umuahia, he categorically stated that nobody sponsored him to make the declaration, noting that as someone who has been a member of the Legislature and worked in the Executive, he joined the race from personal conviction that he can lead the state.

He told party faithful that he is in the race to win but not at all costs, urging them to support him.

While pointing out that he was the first to obtain the governorship nomination and expression of interest forms, Hon. Orji insisted that he understands what governance is all about, emphasising that he is ready to lead.

He also urged the party to be careful in its choice of governorship candidate, saying an unpopular candidate can cause the the party a defeat.

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The party has to be wise by conducting a free fair and credible election in the primaries” adding that the church and state are the only institution that can run out of money and still be in business, therefore he will make good use of the revenue finance to meet the needs of the masses and make the state become a gateway to eastern trade and commerce.

He also said if he becomes the next governor of the state he will give the Legislature its due.

Speaking earlier, the party state chairman Rt.Hon. Alwell Asiforo welcomed the aspirant saying he is proud of him for making the step of becoming the next governor of the state adding that his declaration is a unique one, urging him to move in the same manner and allow the party to do their part.

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