By Michael Ezenwata
In a historical show of absolute solidarity, Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s home Senatorial Zone, the Anambra South rolled out their drums to celebrate the servant leader who has demonstrated uncommon resilience in giving attention to all sectors of the economy and in all the Senatorial Zones of the state.
The Ekwulobia Township Stadium was filled above capacity with APGA stalwarts and stakeholders across political divides.
The traditional rulers from the Anambra South Senatorial Zone unanimously gave him a befitting Chieftaincy Title “Oluatuegwu’ in line with his remarkable accomplishments in office.
In appreciation, Governor Soludo accepted the title and re affirmed his commitment towards giving his all to ensure the steady growth of the state.
The governor enumerated some of his giant strides in the areas of education, roads construction, etc and promised in three weeks time or there about to commission the Ekwulobia township stadium.
He further announced an extension of the amnesty given to miscreants masquerading as freedom fighters to surrender themselves to civil authorities and be re integrated in the society or risk being taken out according to law.
Ahead of the August 16th Anambra South Senatorial by election,he called for collective action by the electorate to vote for APGA’s consensus candidate, Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu.
The governor re affirmed the governorship zoning arrangement for the state as sacrosanct and cautioned the electorate to avoid being hoodwinked by the antics of politicians who canvass that if voted into power,they will govern only for one term in office.
The national chairman of the party, Sylvester Ezeokenwa (Esq) and the state chairman of the party, Chief Ifeatu Obi- Okoye encouraged the APGA faithful and the electorate in the Anambra South Senatorial Zone to vote for Chief Emma Nwachukwu for APGA’s Senatorial seat contest for August 16th and Governor Soludo for the November 8th governorship election.
Delivering the communique by the Anambra South Senatorial political stakeholders, the APGA caucus leader in the national assembly and the member representing Ihiala federal constituency in the house of representatives, Right Honourable Dr. Paschal Agbodike announced that the stakeholders endorsed Governor Soludo and his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim for a second term in office, adopted Chief Nwachukwu as the party’s consensus candidate for the August 16th Anambra South Senatorial by- election and called for unity among stakeholders of the party to ensure absolute victory for Governor Soludo and Chief Nwachukwu in the August 16th and November 8th polls respectively.
In a message on behalf of the Anambra women, the Provost, Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, Dr Justina Anyadiegwu announced women’s total support for the governor given his vast developmental accomplishments in all the senatorial zones of the state and in all sectors of the economy.
Dr. Anyadiegwu who showed her solidarity with her powerful delegation, endorsed the governor for a second term in office.
In a message to the occasion, the state Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Vin Ezeaka (Esq), passed a vote of confidence on the governor for moving the state to greater heights through his purposeful and impactful leadership.
Mr. Ezeaka endorsed the governor for a second term in office and announced the intention of the Solution Vanguard to launch its grassroot campaign in September ahead of the November 8th governorship election in the state.
In another message, the state Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Mr. Anthony Ezenwaka appreciated Governor Soludo’s development blueprint which is eye marked and has touched all the sectors of the state economy
Mr. Ezenwaka doubling as the President General of the Achina community, spoke of the unalloyed support of his town union to the governor and their determination to ensure that the governor is re- elected for a second term in office.
The Traditional Ruler of Ndiokpalaeze, Igwe Frederick Okoli on his part, also passed a vote of confidence on the governor and endorsed him for a second term in office.
An APGA Stakeholder from Ekwulobia, Chief Emmanuel Okafor eulogized Governor Soludo for his good works and endorsed him for a second term in office.
According to Chief Nwachukwu, the electorate should rise and do the needful on November 8th governorship election.
Other stakeholders who showed their support for the governor’s re- election included the Traditional Ruler of Omasi, Igwe Benjamin Okeji, the Traditional Ruler of Uke, Igwe Charles Agballah, the Traditional Ruler of Owerre Ezukala, Igwe Thomas Ogbonnaya, the Traditional Ruler of Eziagu; Igwe Bernard Emejuo, the Traditional Ruler of Ezinifite, Igwe Bob Orji, the Traditional Ruler of Aguluezechukwu, Igwe Felix Ebelendu, the former Anambra South Senatorial APGA Zonal Chairman, Chief Titus Anigbogu among other distinguished personalities.
- Ezenwata is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
