By Nwajiobi Ijeoma 9news Nigeria, Nnewi
The traditional supreme ruler of Nnewi Community and the longest serving monarch in the world, His Royal Highness Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III has thrown his weight behind the Anambra South People’s Democratic Party(PDP) senatorial candidate , Prince Samben Nwosu for the 2027 general elections, offering royal blessings and prayers for the candidate .
Samben Nwosu received royal blessings when he paid homage to the Monarch as part of the celebration to mark his 101st birthday on Friday, October 30.
According to the palace Secretary who addressed Prince Samben Nwosu and his entourage, he disclosed that the Igwe was expected to make public appearance on Friday, October 30, which is his birthday but broke the protocol to offer his beloved Nephew royal blessings and prayers for his Senatorial ambition.
Igwe expressed his confidence in the PDP Senatorial Candidate’s sincerity, determination and dogged nature in addressing issues, adding that, “he will make a good Senator”.
He prayed for God’s wisdom and direction upon the candidate throughout the journey.
Responding to the prayers and blessings poured, Samben Nwosu expressed his appreciation, saying with the royal blessings, his victory is assured.
“I am happy and fulfilled today because I have been re-energized by our big father, His Royal Highness Igwe Kenneth Orizu III. History has it that prayers by traditional rulers are effective, with this I am fully assured that my candidacy is accepted by the entire Nnewi Kingdom and victory is assured ” he noted.
On the same note, the President General of Ndiakwu Otolo in Nnewi, which happens to be the immediate community of the candidate, Prince Izuchukwu Nwankwo disclosed that in their community, if you count decent people, Samben Nwosu must be among.
He described him as a truthful and transparent person, adding that the PDP candidate is one of the men in their community, they hold in high esteem.
“Prince Samben Nwosu is a man you can trust. Ndiakwu Otolo is in support of his senatorial ambition because we know what he can do if he becomes a Senator.
“He has achieved a lot even as Federal Commissioner for Public Complaints Commission (Ombudsman) and he has helped many to stand in their businesses as a Certified Business Developer, in fact he is the best candidate for the position because he will do better with his wealth of experience” he stated.
Prince Austin Onyekaba, who represented Oga Ndi Oga said he declared his support for the candidate because he is a vivacious young man whose character is as clear as daylight.
“Samben is a good candidate for Senate. I am calling on the seven local government in Anambra South to support him because he is a good man. We are from the same village, Samben I know, will never disappoint us” he declared.
