By Nwabueze Okonkwo

A socio-political group in Abia State, Old Bende Patriots, has endorsed Friday Nwosu and resolved to support him as its candidate for the 2015 governorship election, describing him as best suited to succeed Governor Theodore Orji as next governor of the state.

The group, which has its membership   spread  across Abia North and Abia Central zones, also commended Governor Orji and the state chapter of the PDP for insisting that power should shift to Abia South zone in 2015.
Making the declaration during its meeting in Umuahia, the group, represented by its Secretary, Ben Ukandu, Izuchukwu Nwosu, and a former council chairperson, Princess Grace Agbara, maintained that Abia State needed a man who had the capacity to build bridges of unity in the state.

The group added that Nwosu’s decision to contest the governorship poll in the state was borne out of his desire to build on the legacies of the present administration to take Abia to the next level.
It stressed that Nwosu would use his vast experiences to promote good governance, unlike some of his competitors who were contesting for the position to settle scores with political enemies.

“We have assessed the antecedents of all governorship aspirants and found Friday Nwosis best suited to succeed our amiable leader, Governor Theodore Orji.
“Nwosu is an embodiment of humility, hard work, knowledge and industry. He is integrity personified.”