Civil Society for Accountability & Good Governance (CSAG), and Nigeria League of Professionals (NLP) has urged the national working committee of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to issue its state house of assembly ticket to Barrister Chinedum Okoro.
The pro-democracy bodies described Barrister Chinedum Okoro as best man to secure total victory for NDC in the forthcoming elections and effectively represent the people of Bende South constituency at the Abia state House of Assembly.
The appeal by the civil society bodies was contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.
The statement was jointly signed by Surveyor Samuel Aguiyi and Amb Chinedu Emereuwa respectively.
The group noted that its appeal comes on the heels of the overwhelming support and widespread acceptance of Barrister Chinedum Okoro among majority of party members and the electorates during the recently-conducted house of representatives primary election held for Bende south constituency seat.
“According to the body, “Aside from the widespread acceptance among the electorates in Bende South constituency, Barrister Chinedum Okoro has remained committed to public service and also dedicated to the advancement of democratic values in Abia state and larger Nigeria.”
The groups noted that Barrister Chinedum Okoro has continuously demonstrated his desire to contribute to societal building and development, having chaired and coordinated professional bodies effectively and efficiently.
The civil society bodies noted that Barrister Chinedum Okoro has remained a defender of justice and advocate for the rights and welfare of average Nigerians.
“The confidence and widespread acceptance he enjoys among the electorates in Bende south constituency will turn into electoral victory for NDC in the coming general election come next year.”
The pro-democracy groups therefore urged the national leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to consider competence and grassroots acceptance in making its final decision on the state house of assembly ticket.
The groups pledged to deliver bulk votes to NDC to ensure the victory and emergence of Barrister Chinedum Okoro as lawmaker representing Bende South constituency at the green chamber of the national assembly come next year’s elections across the country.
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