Concerned Abia State youths under the aegis of Abia Youths for Transformation, have commenced mobilisation across the 17 local government areas for Mascot Uzor Kalu to come on board as the governor of the state.
A communiqué made available to journalists, signed by Mazi Chibuike Jonas, the President of AYT, reads: “We, concerned youths of Abia State, today, April 24, 2014 rose from our meeting with a resolve to urge Mr. Mascot U. Kalu to run for Governor of Abia State in 2015.
“It is our firm belief that he has the wherewithal to restore the lost glory of the state.
“We need a reformer to transform God’s own state.
“Mascot Uzor Kalu remains our hope.”
The statement further explained that preparations are in top gear amongst the youth to secure the governorship ticket for Kalu on the platform of the Progressive Peoples Alliance.
The group also urged Abians to support President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term in office.
In a telephone interview, Mascot said: “I feel humbled and honoured on the clarion call to serve our people.
“However, I am still consulting with other stakeholders.
“At the right time, I will take a concrete position.”
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