2023: Why I will quit politics for Abia youth - Sen Orji

Theodore Orji, Senator representing Abia Central, has vowed to quit politics in 2023.

Orji, who would be completing his eight years in the Senate said he would quit politics to allow youths take over leadership.

The former Governor of Abia state disclosed this in Umuajatta Olokoro, Umuahia South Local Government Area, over the weekend.

The lawmaker assured youths of the state of a bright future in politics.

Orji also promised to support the youths in their leadership roles.

According to Orji: “Your future as Abians is bright. I have since decided to quit politics in 2023 to give way for you all.

“If I don’t quit, there won’t be space for you. But I have to quit so that you can take over. I’ll support you in every way possible.

“You have all been supporting me since the inception of my political career, thank you so much for that; it’s time for me to support you in your own careers too.”