By Sunday Okoli
As campaigns intensify ahead of the November 8 Governorship election in Anambra State, Ogboji Community in Orumba South Local Government Area have unanimously endorsed Governor Chukwuma Soludo for a second term, donating ₦20 million to support his re-election bid.
The endorsement, which took place at the Light House, Awka had Stakeholders of Ogboji Community in attendance.
In an address presented to the Governor, the President-General of Ogboji Town Union, Hon. Ndubuisi Nwaedozie, declared that “Ogboji is for Soludo,” adding that the Community is united in its resolve to return the governor to office.
According to the address, the visit was in order to thank the Governor for his developmental strides in Ogboji which included the construction of over 15 kilometers of roads, citing the Anambra Mixed Use Industrial City, and Power Projects in Ogboji Community.
Presenting a ₦20 million cheque on behalf of the Ogboji Community, the President General said that the token was a show of shared love, commitment and friendship in the new Anambra development initiated and powered by Soludo’s unparalleled leadership, describing him as “a man of vision and results”.
In his acceptance remarks, Governor Soludo appreciated the strong backing and support from Ogboji Community and other communities. He promised to continue to deliver on his manifestos.
On the delegation to the visit included the former Transition Chairman of Orumba South LGA, Prince SN Uchendu; Deputy Mayor of Orumba South LGA, Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Obidike; Onowu of Ogboji, Evang. Dr. Kay Anyachor; Councilor Ogboji Ward, Hon. Ikechukwu Nwokoye; Hon. Emenike Nnadum, Hon. Stan Nnaka, Chief Peter Nwaedozie, Mr. Chiweike Okeke, Mr. Samson Okafor, and Mr. Chidozie Uba.
Highlights of the visit was the presentation of the cheque which was received by Governor Charles Soludo and his Deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim.
Sunday is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
