Former Abia State Governor, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has asked traditional rulers in the country to support the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 in view of his various political reforms.
Kalu made the call during his visit to the palace of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade.
Kalu, who is also Aro of Ogbomosoland, said as the Chairman Advisory Board for the National Movement for Re-election of Buhari, he was visiting traditional rulers across the country to champion the course for another term for the President come 2019.
According to the former Abia State Governor, he was also in Ogbomosoland to preach peace to the people and to appeal to the Soun to continue to maintain peace and order in his domain in line with one of cardinal principles of the Buhari-led government.
Kalu maintained that as the Aro of Ogbomosoland, a title given to him by the Soun almost 20 years ago, the diversity of the country should be positively explored for the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria.
He later presented a plaque to the Soun of Ogbomosoland on behalf of the National Movement for Re-election of Buhari.
In his remarks, the Royal father expressed delight at the visit, saying Kalu remains a sincere friend of Ogbomosoland who is welcome any time.
Oba Ajagungbade said President Buhari was trying his best possible to put the country on the pedestal of rapid socio-economic development, hence he will have the support of the people if he decides to contest again in 2019.
The Soun stressed that as a traditional ruler, he would join others in praying for the sustenance of peace and security in the country as well as God’s divine guidance for the nation’s leaders.