Ahead of the forthcoming governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, and the 2023 general election in the country, an aspirant of the party in the state, Prince Tonye Princewill, has begun his consultations with party stalwarts and leaders on the prospects of his intention to vie for governorship ticket of the party.
The prince of Kalabari Kingdom met with the Local Government Leaders of both Port Harcourt and Obio Akpor Local Government Areas and other party stalwarts in a series of closed door meetings.
Addressing newsmen after the meeting Princewill said the purpose is to get feedback from key stakeholders on his intentions and his plans for the APC and for Rivers state.
“This whistle stop tour is designed for me to consult, before a declaration is made. You can’t put the cart before the horse. I needed to sit and look into the eyes of leaders and have them look into mine, so we can tell each other the truth. A declaration that comes after this kind of a process, will stand the test of time. We have discussed all issues under the sun, from internal issues within the LGA, my father the King, how we will build a formidable front for our 2023, the leader Rotimi Amaechi, our commitment to his Presidency and of course, my ambition. I’m encouraged on all fronts. They have all spoken very very well.”
Similarly, Prince Tonye Princewill has met with the chairmen of the nineteen wards in Khana Local Government Area of the state. Khana as part of his consultation.
The businessman and philanthropist used the opportunity to thank all the ward chairmen for keeping faith with the party and for remaining resolute in their support and loyalty to the leader of the party in the state and the South-South, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, noting that the future is very bright for the party and its members in the state.
“The tour to all of the key stakeholders continues every day for the next few weeks, but will be moved to Abuja to accommodate the timing for the national convention,” Princewill said.
