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Group endorses Ebonyi Works commissioner for Reps

From The Punch · (6m ago) English

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  • A youth group, the Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders, endorsed Lebechi Mbam of the All Progressives Congress for the Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency.
  • The group cited Mbam's experience, competence, integrity, and youthfulness as reasons for their endorsement, urging stakeholders to support his candidacy.
  • Mbam, currently the Commissioner for Works, is highlighted for his contributions to infrastructure development and his potential to represent the constituency effectively.

In Igbo land, the Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has thrown its weight behind Engr. Lebechi Mbam, a commissioner for Works and an aspirant for the Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency seat. This endorsement, as reported by The Punch, signals a significant push from a prominent youth organization to see Mbam represent the people in the National Assembly.

The Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), the apex socio-political youth organisation in the South-East geopolitical zone, after a far-reaching appraisal of all the aspirants presented by various political parties for the Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency in the 2027 National Assembly elections, Engr. Lebechi Mbam is our preferred aspirant, and we urge Governor Francis Nwifuru and other stakeholders in the Constituency to support him in securing victory in the position.

— Chief Goodluck IbemPresident-General of the Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders, announcing the group's endorsement of Lebechi Mbam.

COSEYL's endorsement is rooted in Mbam's perceived qualifications, including his extensive experience, competence, integrity, and youthfulness. The group specifically pointed to his track record as Commissioner for Works, attributing significant infrastructural development to his tenure. They believe his 'Not-too-young-to-run' profile positions him well to attract partnerships and drive development for the constituency.

He possesses the requisite experience, exposure, uncommon track record, and integrity required globally and falls within the leadership spectrum of Not-too-young-to-run to galvanise the contacts and partnerships to take the Constituency to a greater height.

— Chief Goodluck IbemPresident-General of the Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders, detailing the qualifications of Lebechi Mbam.

The coalition's statement also highlighted Mbam's generosity and his commitment to the welfare of indigent natives, suggesting these qualities would translate into effective representation and impactful legislation. This move by COSEYL is particularly noteworthy as it comes amidst calls for the removal of the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Emmanuel Uguru, over alleged underperformance and inaccessibility. The youth group's proactive endorsement aims to ensure a more responsive and development-oriented leadership for the Abakaliki and Izzi people in the Green Chamber.

As former SA on Works and current Commissioner for Works, Mbam has done so much to give the state its present global infrastructural lift.

— Chief Goodluck IbemPresident-General of the Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders, highlighting Mbam's past achievements.
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