Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ayogu Eze,, has described the leadership qualities of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as exceptional.
Eze, who contested the governorship election in the last poll, said that Ugwuanyi’s humility and ability to reach out to the opposition to make peace at all costs had rekindled the long standing relationship between him and the governor.
He spoke during the funeral service for his father-in-law, late Pastor Cyril Ugwuoke, at Ogrute, Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of the state.
The ceremony was attended by Ugwuanyi and other dignitaries, including Senator Chuka Utazi, Hons Simon Atigwe , Pat Asadu, Provost of the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology, Prof Ezugwu, Igwe Simeon Itodo- former chairman of Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council; local government chairmen, state commissioners, APC leaders among others.
Senator Eze pointed out that the governor’s presence at the event and his continued show of solidarity and support were uncommon in the political annals of the country. He disclosed that the governor has made efforts, since after the elections, to ensure that the prior relationship that had existed between both of them before the electoral contest was maintained and stressed that his presence at the event has proved that in so many ways.
He therefore declared that the relationship between him and Gov. Ugwuanyi “has resumed,” even as he further Commended Ugwuanyi for his good works as well as the renewed vigour to deliver on his promises. He also prayed that God to give Ugwuanyi the wisdom to continue with his good works and reach higher levels.
His words: “The day Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi came to see me, tears came to my eyes. I told him there that his humility and ability to reach out to make peace at all costs is exceptional. I told him – you are much better in reaching out and building networks.”
Eze who asked those he offended in the course of his political life to forgive him, advised his supporters to close ranks and support Ugwuanyi and his administration, saying: “He (Ugwuanyi) has won the election; he is our governor; our friendship continues as family members despite the fact that I belong to APC. “Let us forget about party politics for now. Let us remain brothers and relate together.
God will give the governor the wisdom to continue the good works he is doing in Enugu State and take him to higher levels.”
