By David Okpala/Stella Okpala
The Chief Executive, M. O & C International Limited, Chief Charles Obiekwe, has attributed the peaceful conduct of Anambra South Senatorial Bye Election to Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s peaceful dispensation that gained him Dike Udo title.
He said this in an interaction with information officers shortly after casting his vote, at polling boot 006, Umueze Village Hall, Akpo, Aguata LGA, on August 16.
Obiekwe said, “let us recall that Soludo was titled Dike Udo at Isuofia his home town by the entire native of Isuofia before becoming Governor of Anambra State. It was not a mistake but well articulated action to reward peaceful conduct.
“It was this peaceful attribute of his that changed Anambra State security narratives that was nothing to write home about during the governorship electoral campaign time.
“The election today is calm and peaceful. People are cheerfully casting their votes to candidates of their choice without fear of molestation or intimidation.
“People are happy with the governing style of Soludo. This is more reason why they happily come out of their houses to vote. Their happiness is not surprising to me.
“Soludo’s government has benefited all strata of people, nursing mothers, pregnant women, new born babies are all enjoying free medicare. Parents, teachers, school pupils/students are all enjoying free education, prompt payment of salaries and good work condition.
“Motorists, tricyclists, motorcyclists and other road users are singing praises for Soludo for prioritizing fixing of roads to making movement of goods and services easy.
“I must be frank with you, Soludo is a governor amid governors. We shall express our thankfulness to him at the poll come November 8.”
Obiekwe added, “good elections that establishes electorates wish is important for better society. This is because when qualified, people oriented leadership emerges, the governed rejoice.
“With this joy in the hearts of people, negative vices like terrorism, kidnapping for ransom, arson and malicious damages are put to check.”
He pleaded with Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) to always conduct free and fair election, produce proper election result for better and inhabitable society.
The Vice President General, Akpo Development Association(ADA), Chief Christopher Okpalobi after casting his vote in the same venue expressed satisfaction on the conduct of the election.
He extolled electorates for coming out en masse to vote, pleading with INEC to produce the result raw and undiluted, so as to encourage electorates to vote whenever there is election.
David and Stella are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
