Abia State Governor-elect Uchechukwu Ogah, yesterday described his victory as a new beginning for the state.
He assured the people of a better deal.
Ogah spoke to reporters on his arrival
at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri on his way to
Umuahia to assume office as governor. He came in from Abuja, after
receiving his certificate of return from the Independent National
Electoral Commission (INEC).
“Abia is going for better days ahead. It is a new dawn for Abia because fresh air has entered Abia State,” he said.
He arrived aboard a chartered aircraft.
He was with his wife and many political associates. A crowd of
supporters was at the airport to receive him. There were also local
dance troupes.
Among leaders at the airport were Hon.
Nkieruka Onyejiocha, member representing Isiukwuato/Umonneochi Federal
Constituency, and Chief Uche Akwukwuegbu. They all defied a downpour to
receive the governor-elect.
For over three hours, they waited. The
airport was in a carnival mood as jubilant youths and women sang victory
songs while waiting for Ogah’s arrival.
Some of the supporters said that they were at the airport to support Ogah
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