Peace, Key to the Development of and State …Senator Theodore Orji

The Senator representing Abia Central in the National Assembly, Chief Theodore Orji has cited peace as a major key to the development of any state, attributing the several projects executed in Abia State, to the peace being enjoyed in the state.

Chief Orji gave his admonition on peace while addressing the mammoth crowd at Mbato Secondary School, Umungalagu, Eziama Nvosi in Isialangwa South Local Government Area of Abia state, during the 53rd birthday celebration of Hon. Darlington Nwokocha, the Member, representing Isialangwa North and South federal constituency, in the House of Representatives. 

The occasion witnessed the commissioning of some the projects executed by Hon. Nkwocha in his constituency which include an ICT center, Legislative Chambers and a mini stadium.

Referring to the projects, Senator Orji said, “It is possible because of the peace, we are enjoying in Abia state and that peace emanating from the Governor and I. Check out through out the federation, it is only in Abia state that you see a sitting Governor and the former Governor are in harmony.

“It is not easy to maintain peace, but when you maintain it, you reap the dividends.

“The way Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and I are in peace, that is why you are seeing different projects being executed in Abia state.

“Starting from his Excellency the Governor of Abia state, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, he has done very well. Every day, he is executing projects and commissioning them. It is not easy; that is commitment “

Senator Orji lauded all those in positions of authority in Abia for complementing the efforts of Governor Ikpeazu.

“See those who are in positions of authority, whether in National Assembly or any other place, they try to complement his efforts, because development can not be left for one person”, he said.

Speaking further, he commended all those elected under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saying they are all doing very well.

He described Darlington Nwokocha as a good person, adding that, “if you are not good, I will not be here but because you are a loyal and committed person, you show a lot of respect “

He however, cautioned party faithful to be careful with the rumours making the rounds, in some quarters, that the Governor was planning to decamp to the All Progressive Congress party, APC, debunking them as lies.

“What is the Governor going to APC to do? The performing Governor here, that people like, what is he going to do in APC?

“We are standing firm, stay where you are, running from one party to the other is not good” he said.

In his opening remarks, the chairman of the occasion and National Organizing Secretary of the PDP, Col..Austin Akobundu (Retd.) described all the projects executed by Hon. Darlington Nwokocha, as well -thought and wonderful birthday packages to his constituents, targeted at enhancing the capacity of his people, while applauding him for making the PDP proud.

In his speech, the chairman of the organizing committee and member representing Isialangwa North state constituency, chief Ginger Onwusibe, described Hon. Darlington Nwokocha as a straight-forward person, who loves his people and commended him for his quality representation.

Early on his speech, Hon. Darlington Nwokocha, said he was emulating Governor Okezie Ikpeazu in executing projects as well as complementing him.

He disclosed that he was born by poor parents but thanked God for using him to bless and empower the people.

He pointed out that he has been silently executing and commissioning projects but decided to celebrate these ones to mark his 53rd birthday, while promising to continue to work for his people.