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February 28, 2005
2007: Abia govt urged to respect Charter of Equity
A socio-political group-Old Aba Divisional Forum in Abia State, has called on the state government to respect the Aba Charter of Equity and allow Ukwa-Ngwa area to produce the next governor, chairman of the forum, Dr. Rowland Ubani-Ukoma, argued that political parties should consider the prevailing nuances, sensibilities, and peculiarities of the state while nominating candidates for 2007.
JAYNE UCHE-UKONNE, Aba
Ukoma said the recent experiences in Nigeria’s political history, where the zoning of the presidential position to the South West by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Nigeria Peoples Party, Alliance for Democracy (APP/AD) attest to this.
"This was clearly reflected in the response and in respect for circumstances and considerations which informed the stated decision and declaration of Abia state government with regards to 2007 Governorships of the state.
"Furthermore, the Abia state government’s decision in reference here, deserves further commendation because it is like standing to uphold basic declarations and provisions in the icing PDP’s resolution of July 28, 1998 by the founding fathers of the party", he said.
He noted that the people of old Aba Division believe that Abia State government is appreciative of the need for creating socio-political conditions, conducive for peace and unity in the state.
He said this will bring about the much needed harmony and good neighbourliness between the two geopolitical groups in the state: Old Aba zone and Old Umuahia zone.
He urged Governor Orji Uzor Kalu to willfully resist every wind of temptation to either renege on this decision or to contradict himself and his government
Posted by Publisher at February 28, 2005 02:34 PM
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