Women leaders in Ezinihitte Mbaise, Imo State under the aegis of Ezinihitte Women Forum, EWF has urged the renowned businessman and philanthropist, Hon. Victor Ihochi Ngumah to join in the race for state House of Assembly, saying he has demonstrated readiness and capacity to lead.
The women at the weekend made the call during the flag off of distribution of 10,000 textile materials and other relief items sponsored by Hon. Ngumah for women of the constituency.
Speaking at the occasion, the chairperson of EWF, Chief Mrs. Doris Ukandu noted that Hon. Ngumah has shown good heart to all segments of people in the constituency, including the youths, children and the adults, urging him not to ignore their call to seek election into the Imo State House of Assembly.
Mrs. Ukandu emphasized that Hon. Ngumah is a refined gentleman, full of vision, energy and knowledge of what the people need.
“We are calling on him to go and represent us because we need a man who connects with the people, a man who feels what the people feel, a man who can stand and fight for that which belongs to his people.
“In his capacity as a non political office holder, he has affected the lives of many, brought hope and revived joy among our people. Such is the character we crave for as our representative in 2023.
“Despite all God has blessed him with, his humility is unshaken. He has succeeded in his family and personal life. He has shown tremendous success as a businessman and he has showered his people with so much love. He does not discriminate. He stands tall as a man of great honour and integrity. Our people are in his full support to represent Ezinihitte Mbaise State constituency at the Imo State House of Assembly next year. By the grace of God, we will all live to see that happen” she said.
The distribution of the textile materials which is the first phase is expected to reach the across the local government area that make up the constituency.