Abia North rerun: We are loyal to Kalu – Arochukwu Grassroots Movement

The candidature of the former Governor of Abia State of the Peoples Progressive Alliance for Abia North Senatorial District re-run election, Dr. Orji Kalu, received a boost on Monday at a reception in Arochukwu organized by Arochukwu Grassroots Movement in honour of the former governor.
Speaking on behalf of Arochukwu Grassroots Movement, Mazi Ibe Joshua described Kalu as the hope for the hopeless.
Joshua said Kalu’s intimidating credentials as a businessman and politician speak volume of his capacity to drive the much anticipated and desired legislative agenda for the people of Abia North.
He said: “The verdict of the Court of Appeal calling for a fresh poll in Abia North Senatorial District is a testimony to the fact that a mandate can be stolen but cannot be denied.
“The people voted en masse for Kalu at the March 28 National assembly poll but the people’s will was snatched by enemies of progress with the support of the then federal and state governments.
“The time is now when the people’s will shall prevail.
“We are not afraid of supporting the former governor even though some elements on the other side are planning evil.
“We would uphold the doctrine of one man, one vote.
“The era of rigging and political intimidation is over.
“We believe in a free, fair and credible poll.
“Kalu has done a lot for the people beyond his senatorial zone.
“We will throng out in large numbers to show our loyalty by casting our votes for him.”
According to Hon. Chibuike Jonas, former Chairman of Arochukwu Local Government Area, who represented the businessman-cum politician at the event, only Kalu can take Abia North to the next level based on his political clout and network of contacts beyond the shores of Nigeria.
The former chairman used the opportunity to alert security agencies to be vigilant as some elements are strategizing and planning to cause mayhem during the yet-to-be-announced date of the re-run in order to disenfranchise the people.
While commending the judiciary for correcting the imbalance of the last election, Jonas also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to have all hands on deck to ensure a credible election, adding that politicians and political parties should adhere to electoral act before, during and after election.
Jonas thanked the organizers of the event for honouring the former governor in a memorable style, adding that he will not disappoint them at the Red Chamber if elected.