By Uchechukwu Molokwu/Obianuju Azukego/Juliana Nwachukwu
Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State was agog with crowd of supporters druming support for the re-election of Governor Chukwuma Soludo at Godwin Achebe Stadium.
Stakeholders, women, teachers, and others chanted, applauded, and appreciated Governor Soludo’s remarkable achievements in the state.
In his speech, the Governor promised to do more good works, saying that he has not achieved half of his plan for Ndi Anambra.
Prof. Soludo posited that though he has achieved a lot in his first tenure, that if the people reelect him into office that the state will continue to get world class developments.
Some of his achievements highlighted in Onitsha South include: Construction of 16 roads, including Niger Road, Ochanja Roundabout, Niger Street, Iweka Road; the biggest fountain in the state at Ochanja Roundabout. Ziks Avenue, Creek Road, Salisu Works, Premier Bypass, Ozomalaga Street, Modebe Avenue, Mbonu Ojike Street, Miss Elems Street, and Ekwulugo Street.
He said that his administration ensures that the poor benefit from government policies, aligning with the slogan of APGA: “Be your brother’s keeper.”
“The poor will breathe in the state, children of the poor will continue to benefit from free education. Schools are banned from forcing students to buy textbooks every year. Graduation and Christmas parties have been stopped in schools to avoid financial stress.”
Prof. Soludo called on the masses to report anybody seen collecting tax from the poor masses, adding that he did not send anybody to collect tax.
“Free antenatal and delivery services are provided. Petty traders, vulcanizers, and barrow pushers do not pay tax again in the state”, he said.
Governor Soludo also urged citizens to report any fake native doctor, armed robbers or thief, noting that the state cannot condone lazy people who cause problem in the society.
“We celebrate hard work in the state. I have come to sanitize Anambra State. If you have nothing doing, go and enroll in our youth skill program; after that, you will be established.”, he stressed.
He said that by the time he finished his second tenure, people will not recognize Anambra again.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Mayor of Onitsha South LGA, Hon. Emeka Orji said Governor Soludo re-election bid was their committed project, adding that plans were already underway to give him the highest vote in the state.
Other leaders of various groups present at the rally described Soludo’s developmental feats as monumental milestone.
They promised to deliver him in their various polling units come November 8 election.
The officers are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
