A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abia state, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, better known as Don Lulu, has expressed optimism as the party set to hold a fresh primary election following the death of Prof. Uche Ikonne.
The fresh primary will hold in Umuahia, Abia State, as directed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Igbokwe noted that the polls offered another opportunity to vote for a credible, competent and widely acceptable individual like him, to fly the flag and win the election for the party at the polls.
"I want to use this medium,to inform my teeming supporters spread across the length and breadth of Abia that, I will be participating in the primary scheduled for tomorrow.
"To our esteemed delegates and party faithfuls, this is another opportunity to vote for a credible, competent and widely acceptable individual like me, to fly the flag and win the election for our party at the polls.
"I'm prepared and have the requisite knowledge, contact and exposure to reposition our state and put her on the path of growth and economic development. I therefore urge you, our esteemed delegates, to come out in your numbers, and cast your vote, for me.
"A vote for me ,is a vote for an Abia that will work for all ages. With a candidate like me at the ballot ,we are sure of retaining Abia for our party, the PDP.
"To my teeming supporters, I urge you to come out enmass tomorrow and give us your usually solidarity. Together, victory is assured," he said.
Igbokwe had earlier visited the Umuahia home of the late flag bearer, Prof. Ikonne, where he commiserated with his widow, Lady Uzoamaka Ikonne and the family .
He expressed his deep condolences to the family and party faithfuls on the loss of a father and great leader.
"The death of our gubernatorial flag bearer, Prof Uche Eleazar Ikonne, was least of the news I expected to hear about a man I had so much regard and respect for. It's unfortunate that we lost him ,when he was at the verge of securing victory for our great party, once again, at the polls. May his soul continue to rest in peace," Igbokwe said.