The Innocent Unah Solidarity Movement for Nwiifuru (IUSM-FON) has hailed the inclusitivity of the Ebonyi Political Summit scheduled for Tuesday October 20, as a demonstration of Governor Francis Nwifuru’s administration’s resolve to create a free political space in the state.
The Convener of the Group, Dr Innocent Unah who is from Oshiri in Onicha LGA said in an interview that through the Summit, Governor Nwifuru and his government has with the pledge of creating a condusive atmosphere for all political parties to operate in the state unhindered.
Dr Unah said he is enthused that delegates to the Summit cut across relevant stakeholders in the state’s existence, including present and former governors, deputy governors, National Assembly members and all elected/.appointed government officials; all across party divides.
“The summit will also involve former and present Local Government Area Chairmen, LGA Vice Chairmen past and present across political divides, Founding Fathers, Members of the Elders Council, Captains of Industry and representatives of the Traditional Rulers Council.
“The rest of the participating stakeholders include: student bodies, religious organisations, women groups among other critical stakeholders.
“This is a clear demonstration that the government values the prevailing peace and harmony in the state and.want its people to participate in proferring ways of preserving such values despite the elections.” Dr Unah further declared.
He commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for supporting the initiative, noting that the party was renowned for supporting initiatives that would move the state forward.
“Though Ebonyi is totally APC, one can still see the other political parties conducting their activities unhindered.
“The overall aim of the summit is to put the overall interest of Ebonyi state above all personal considerations, to ensure that the ideals of its founding fathers in keeping it one, is still sustained.
“Ebonyi has enjoyed 30 years of creation and subsequent stability and the people have been better for it and would want it sustained.”
He commended Governor Francis Nwufuru for his desire to move the state forward in all ramifications noting that his solidarity movement has unalloyed support for him and all APC candidates at all levels.
“The movement will also galvanise support to ensure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu due to his development strides across the nation especially in the South East geo-political zone and his bold economic reforms.
“We commend the people of Ebonyi for their industry and resilience to live peacefully and move the state forward despite prevailing challenges being faced.
“The movement also commends political parties in the state for the peaceful conduct of their activities, as they should always put the interest of the state first above all personal interests.”
