The founding fathers of Abia State, led by Eze Ogo Dr. Anagha Ezikpe, have called on Abians at home and the Diaspora to look beyond political differences and join hands to build the state in the interest of Abia people and those living in the state.
The founding fathers spoke in Umuahia at the pre 27th anniversary briefing to celebrate the creation of the state from the old Imo State on August 27, 1991.
Dr Anagha praised the founding fathers of the state for their various sacrifices that culminated to the creation of the state and urged Abians not just to adopt the acronym of “God’s Own State” but to practice it in truth and reality.
He noted that Abia needs God and ceaseless prayers to tackle various social political challenges confronting the state.
He said no state can survive without peace, equity, justice and fair play and commended Abians for their support by voting Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, the incumbent governor of the State, during the last election and described his victory as a divine mandate, saying the governor has already started fulfilling his election promises to Abians.
