Chinazaekpere Chinwendu, Reporter
Abia State |November 24, 2025 —
Abia State 2027 governorship candidate, Chief Mascot Uzor-Kalu, has stated that Abia State deserves far more than what he described as “partial progress” under the current administration, insisting that the people have waited long enough for the full delivery of the promises made during the 2023 election cycle.
Addressing reporters over the weekend, Mascot highlighted growing dissatisfaction among citizens, particularly those at the grassroots who continue to struggle under economic hardship, poor local government performance, and limited opportunities for growth.
He argued that Abians deserve a government that goes beyond rhetoric and delivers inclusive and measurable development.
“I acknowledge some progress has been made under this administration,” he said, “however, the progress remains far from the lofty campaign promises that were made during the 2023 election period. Abia and Abians deserve more, especially those grassroots people, including the civil servants, the pensioners, the traders, a government built on transparency, accountability and inclusiveness. A government that serves all and leaves nobody behind.”
Mascot stressed that Abia’s challenges demand a leadership style driven by empathy, transparency, and accountability. According to him, any administration that fails to prioritize the welfare of civil servants and pensioners or provide support for youth development cannot claim to be meeting the expectations of the people.
“We need a leadership that feels the pulse of the poor and the rich alike,” he noted. “A leadership that listens, that acts, that keeps its promises. Abians deserve reasons to believe once again that promises made will be promises kept. Transparency in government processes should not be optional. It must be the norm.”
He lamented the decline in the functions and impact of local governments across the state, recalling a period when local councils played a central role in community development and basic service delivery.
“We used to have a time when local government people created roads,” Mascot said. “We used to have a time when local government people provided water, cared for children and showed presence in their communities. These were part of the promises made in 2023, yet the reality today shows that those promises have not been fulfilled.”
MUK also raised concerns about the alarming unemployment rate in the state, saying that with Abia’s unemployment figures estimated at over 62 percent, the government should be aggressively pursuing mass economic programmes that create jobs and stimulate a thriving local economy.
“With unemployment this high, one would think a government would focus on broad economic initiatives for job creation,” he argued.
“Our people are hardworking, but they need a system that supports them, not one that leaves them behind.”
Calling for a united effort to reposition the state, Mascot urged progressive-minded Abians, regardless of political affiliation, to join hands in shaping a better future. He said the goal should be a government that is transparent with its finances, accountable to the people and committed to restoring the autonomy and dignity of local government administrations.
“We shall ensure every local government gets its full allocation,” he assured. “We shall open the books, operate multiple bank accounts transparently, and earn the trust of civil servants and pensioners. This state must return to a place where everyone who works can eat, where opportunities abound for all.”
Mascot anchored his message on faith, quoting St. Teresa of Avila as a reminder that leadership must be grounded in patience, consistency and trust in God.
“Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. All things are passing. God never changes,” he said. “Abia must rise again. And together, we can build a state that works for all and not just for some.”
He concluded by reaffirming his belief that Abia’s best days lie ahead, provided that citizens unite with the resolve to demand and build a government that delivers beyond partial progress.
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