IMSUAA ABIA CHAPTER ELECTIONS: Banker, 2 others to conduct elections

Obi Chukwudi

Build up to the elections of the Abia State Chapter of IMO State University Alumni Association, a banker and two civil servants have been elected as members of the electoral committee to conduct the elections.

At a well attended meeting yesterday in Umuahia, the Abia State capital,  Mr. Collins Abazie, a banker and 2008 graduate of Banking and Finance, Mr Chidiebere Kalu, a civil servant and 2004 graduate of History and International Relations and Mr. Ikeobasi Orji, a civil servant and 1999 graduate of Biochemistry were nominated and voted for to conduct the elections. 

Their nominations were unopposed and had no dissenting voice. 

In his acceptance speech on behalf of the committee,  chairman of the electoral committee, Mr. Chidiebere Kalu thanked members of the Distinctive Chapter maintaining that they would not betray the trust and confidence the chapter has in them.

Speaking further, Mr. Kalu assured members of their commitment to conduct a free and fair election devoid of rancour and partiality.

While commending the committee, interim chairman of Abia chapter Mr.  Chinonso Epuzoaju thanked them for accepting the sensitive positions and enjoined them to stick to their terms of reference.

" I commend all of you for accepting to be in this committee irrespective of your busy schedules. I command your commitment to lift this chapter to enviable heights.
"We are making history with this election and you are the first port of call.  All eyes will be on you to deliver a credible free and fair election.
"Only registered members will be accredited to vote.
"Only members who are present will vote or be voted for. 
"There will be no campaigning immediately accreditation starts and because you are impartial judges,  you are entitled to vote but not to be voted for.", he said.

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