'Why we want Bourdex in Abia APC'

 

The leadership of All Pro­gressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has indicated credibility, integrity and com­mitment to masses' welfare, as reasons why the party wants a member of
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) from Abia State, Chief (DR.) David Onuoha-Bourdex in its fold.
APC stakeholders led by chair­man of its contact and mobiliza­tion, Hon Acho Obioma, who made the disclosure during a visit on Bourdex at his country home in Abiriba, Ohafia local council of Abia State, stressed that the national leadership of the party mandated the Southeast zonal chapter to search for credible and corruption-free politicians and woo them to the party ahead the 2019 election.

The party chieftain who came in their numbers disclosed that the unanimous resolution of every member of APC in Abia is that the APGA BoT member has impeccable pedigree ranging from his ideological bent, contri­butions to national development and insistence that public service should not be used for personal enrichment.
"Over time we have watched your brand of politics, integrity and committed fight against cor­ruption in all its facets. We have come to the conclusion that you should be in APC and help in building the new Nigeria being championed by President Mu­hammadu Buhari.
"The national leadership of our party has mandated us to search and recruit competent, cred­ible, corruption free and patriotic politicians in Southeast into APC. Your compassion for the down­trodden masses is legendary and it is people like you that are need­ed in APC, not those harassed by their inglorious political past. We have come to convey this message to you and get back a positive re­sponse from you to the national leadership," the chieftains stated.

The APC leaders reminded Bourdex of how he was rigged out in the 2015 senatorial election in Abia north, pointing out that with his impeccable personal quali­ties and accomplishments, he should be in the senate to cleanse the place and protect the system against legislative collusion with corrupt tendencies.
He said: "When you called for removal of constituency projects from the annual budget many people did not understand until the bubble burst and the issue of padding became a national scan­dal. We also remember that you advocated that those whose elec­tions are in dispute should not be allowed in the National Assembly until their cases were dispensed with.
"All these and many more convince us that you possess the right credentials to support Pres­ident Muhammadu Buhari in his anti-corruption crusade. With your personal accomplishments, you have left nobody in doubt that you are in public service to serve God and humanity. We need you in APC please."
In his response, the multi-billionaire business mogul and telecom investor, commended the APC leaders for their visit, noting that in advanced democ­racies parties go for membership scouts.
"I have noted all you said and why you have come. I am not just a member of APGA, but also a member of the party's Board of Trustees. So the answers you seek are not one I can easily give, be­cause I believe in loyalty, consul­tation and consensus in decision making. One thing I can assure you is that after meeting with my family, party and political associ­ates, I will get back to you to in­form you of the decision."
Bourdex informed the APC leaders that he has continued to make personal efforts in devel­oping his community, stressing that he was compelled to contest the Abia north senatorial seat to bring about effective representa­tion and quality legislation that would help government to make life more meaningful to the com­mon man.
He disclosed that after the elec­tion has continued his personal efforts to improve the commu­nity, adding that apart from es­tablishing an event centre, he has also plans to establish a univer­sity and radio station to provide job opportunities for teeming unemployed young people in ad­dition to his scholarship scheme.