The former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Chinedum Orji, expressed deep appreciation to the members of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) for their invaluable support during his tenure. He made this known during a courtesy visit by a select group of OMPAN members to his hometown in Umuahia.

During the visit, he also emphasized his commitment to integrity and transparency, while assuring the people of Abia State that he would never be a distraction to any elected political office holder in the state.

Engr Orji was emphatic that he has no interest in making public statements that would heat up the polity or cause confusion in the state. He firmly stated that when it comes to politics, he will play his part, but will not be a party to any confusion or distraction.

He challenged OMPAN members to build their platforms and make money from them, so they can handle their bills, while also assuring them of his continued support in whatever way he can be of help.

In his own words: “I have refrained from making public statements. I do not want to heat up the polity. I am not interested in distracting anyone. When it is time for politics, I Chinedu Orji will play my part. I will not be a party to any confusion in the state. Whatever anybody promised during political campaigns, he or she should do that for the people. If anyone wants me to come and show my stewardship, I will come and do it.”

The Chairman of OMPAN and leader of the delegation, Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro, expressed appreciation to the former Speaker for opening his doors to OMPAN during his tenure.
He also noted that the visit was to interface with him on the area of information and communication.