Whoever succeeds me as Abia state governor come 2023 is God’s anointed – Ikpeazu tells Prof. Greg Ibe

Chinwe Ugele, Umuahia

Abia state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu PhD has played host to the Chancellor and Founder of Gregory University Uturu, Professor Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, on Friday 4th March, 2022.

Prof. Ibe paid the consultation visit on the governor in the later’s country home in Umuobiakwa, Obingwa LGA.

Governor Ikpeazu while receiving the chancellor described him as “a true son of Abia.”

He said the support of the chancellor to his administration is unquantifiable.

He also told him that he has all it takes to govern Abia state.

Prof. Ibe had informed the governor of his plan to contest for the governorship of the state.

The governor declared that he was impressed with the quality of persons who have indicated interest to run for the same seat in the state.

He advised him continue with his support to the party.

He stated that every area or zone in the state has people who are capable of occupying the seat.

The Abia governor gave a warm reception to the chancellor of Gregory University, Professor Ibe and described him as a true son of Abia State, his personal friend and valued ally who has shown unrivalled support to his government. The governor wished him well and encouraged him in his race even as he urged him to continue supporting the party as decisions are unfolding.

The governor bemoaned utterances and permutations by detractors who peddle rumours that aspirants from Abia North have been disqualified from the governorship race.

Continuing, Governor Ikpeazu indicated his satisfaction with the calibre of personalities that have indicated their interest to succeed him while also saying that among all aspirants, only one person could be governor at any given period.

The governor reiterated that power is bestowed by God and it is so designed by God that it cannot be left in the hands of any one man. He included that even as he has his own opinion on the issue of succession, he remained confident that the outcome will be what God sanctions and it will be for the good of Abia state.