Otisi Ukiwe, a Lagos-based security consultant and son of former military vice president, Ebitu Ukiwe, has declared his aspiration to contest the Abia governorship election in 2023.

The 39-year-old who seeks to run on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said that he would pursue a five-point agenda, capable of tackling critical development challenges in the state, if elected.

Addressing party executives at the ADC Secretariat on Azikiwe Road, Umuahia, on Saturday, Mr Ukiwe promised to prioritise insecurity and also provide infrastructure, ensure the rule of law, inclusive governance and a functional health system.

While expressing worry over successive administrations failure to develop the state, he promised to ensure the independence of the legislature and judiciary.

“There is no reason Abia should be faced with serious issues of poverty and gross underdevelopment. We have the resources and capacity to develop the state and ensure prosperity for every Abia person.

“We should not leave the state for those who care only for themselves and their families and careless about millions of others,” Mr Ukiwe said.

He promised that if elected governor, his administration would ensure it delivered Abia, code-named “God’s own state”, back to God and the people.

(NAN)