A former governorship candidate in Rivers State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Prince Tonye Princewill, has begun his consultations with party stalwarts and leaders on the prospects of his intention to vie for the governorship ticket of the party ahead of the party’s congress.
Princewill 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 on Monday.
Speaking with newsmen after the meetings, the APC chieftain said the meeting with leaders was to listen to 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.”
Princewill also met with the chairmen of the nineteen wards in Khana Local Government Area of the state and described the meeting as both “frank and fruitful”.
“They urged me to contest for the position of Governor; they told me that my love for the Ogonis, shown over the years was about to be rewarded. ”
He 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 Honourable Minister of Transportation, the Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, noting that the future is very bright for the party and her members in the state.
Princewill who appreciated their support told them that he would justify their faith in him in a very short time.
The tour to all of the key stakeholders continues every day for the next few weeks, to continue after the Convention.
