By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – The All Progressives Congress, APC gubernatorial candidate in the November 6, 2021 Anambra Governorship election, Sen. Andy Uba, has described the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, His Grace, Valerian Okeke, as a man who stands for justice, truth and peaceful co-existence of all mankind
He said this in a message to felicitate the Catholic Archbishop on his 68th birthday.
Senator Uba, who spoke glowing of the Archbishop in a message signed by Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, on Wednesday, October20, 2021, also added that the clergyman is reputed for always siding with the oppressed.
The statement quoted him as saying: “His Lordship is a man who has always stood for justice, truth and peaceful co-existence of all mankind.
“He has always sided with the oppressed and is never shy to state his opinion, no matter how unconventional it might be.”
The gubernatorialhopeful added: “I, my family and Campaign council heartily felicitate with Archbishop Valerian Okeke and the entire members of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha on the 68th birthday celebration of his Lordship, Archbishop Valerian Okeke. My prayer is that God will grant him longer life, so he can train more souls in his vineyard.
“As we engage in electioneering towards choosing the next governor of our dear state, Anambra, I crave the indulgence of our spiritual Father to continue to pray for the peace, security and wellbeing of our state, and country.”