2023: Abia Deputy Governor Joins Governorship Race 

Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ude Oko Chukwu, on Friday in Umuahia, declared his intention to contest the governorship seat of the state on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He is seeking to succeed his boss Okezie Ikpeazu as the next governor of the state.

Oko Chukwu said he wants to offer “conventional service” to Abians “having learned the lesson in areas we have not done well and to better the lot of Abians and where we have done well, to improve on it.”

He highlighted security, economy, healthcare, urban renewal, road infrastructure and education as his areas of focus.

Having served in different capacities in the state, he said, “Hopefully, we will end up stronger than when we started. It will be unfair not to give back to Abians what they have given to me.

“I understand what it means to run the state. It is not a tea party and I will use governance to better the state. I will lead and serve the state in good faith.”

Responding, the Abia State PDP chairman, Alwell Okere, said the party executives are happy with his achievements.

He assured, “We are going to be fair and provide a level playground to all aspirants.”