ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Non-indigenes in Enugu State, under the auspices of Brethren of Interfaith and Inter-Community Development Initiative, have assured Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of their maximum support in his bid to represent Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly in 2023, under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The group, popularly known as “Brethren of the Rock”, also endorsed the governorship candidate of the PDP in Enugu State, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
The group comprising indigenes from TIV, Hausa, Yoruba, Igala communities and other four states of the South-East geo-political zone and Delta State, gave the endorsement when they paid a solidarity visit to Governor Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu, on Friday.
The group appreciated the way the Governor has promoted peace, security and harmonious co-existence among indigenes and non-indigenes resident in Enugu State.
The non-indigenes said that they are happy and comfortable with the way they live and relate in Enugu State.
They also described Ugwuanyi as a peaceful and friendly governor, the father of the fatherless, the father of non-indigenes and the man that brought enduring peace to the state, stressing that the governor through his peaceful disposition has united all of them in the state.
Endorsing Governor Ugwuanyi, Barr. Mbah and the PDP family in Enugu State in the forthcoming elections, the Director General of Brethren of the Rock, Barr. Onuora Okeke, on behalf of the group stated that it is worthy of commendation that people from other states “are now doing traditional marriage, wedding and other social activities in Enugu State because of the peace and security you (Ugwuanyi) have entrenched in the state.”
Barr. Onuora reassured the Governor that the non-indigenes in Enugu State will mobilise massive support for the PDP and ensure that its candidates emerge victorious at the polls in 2023 in appreciation of his peaceful and good governance initiatives in the state.
He said: “Your Excellency, we are here to show our solidarity. We are here to express our gratitude. We are here to endorse the PDP governorship candidature of Barr. Peter Mbah and we are here to reassure you that your senatorial bid is already confirmed.”
Barr. Onuora who disclosed that the group has the backing of the leadership of the Christian and Muslim communities in Enugu State as well as the traditional institution, among others, maintained that they would deliver on their mandate in 2023.