By Obianuju Azukaego/Uchechukwu Molokwu/Juliana Nwachukwu
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has described All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as the party known to be foremost in delivery of the dividends of democracy to the masses.
Prof. Soludo said this in a thanksgiving Mass at St. Jude’s Catholic Parish, Fegge, Onitsha in appreciation of the victory of the National APGA Chairman, Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa in the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
The governor also said that APGA party will continue to be stronger day by day, adding that the first and second APGA Governors in the state, Mr. Peter Obi and Dr. Willie Obiano respectively achieved remarkable infrastructural developments in the state.
Soludo said that he has taken the mantle three years ago to ensure that more democracy dividends are delivered to the doorsteps of Ndi Anambra.
He described the Supreme Court victory of Barr. Ezeokenwa as a milestone that will strengthen the party more.
While thanking God for his grace and mercy which led to the victory of the party National Chairman, the governor urged Barr. Ezeokenwa to use his youthful ingenuity to pilot the affairs of the party effectively, describing him as a seasoned lawyer who has paid his dues in the party for a long time.
He urged Barr. Ezeokenwa to be courageous in his responsibility as a National party leader to sustain the progress of the party.
In his homily, Most Rev. Jonas Benson Okoye, the Catholic bishop of Nnewi Diocese thanked God for giving Barr. Ezeokenwa victory in his court case.
While praising Ezeokenwa’ s strong faith, the prelate described him as a man with good heart, urging the National Chairman to always stand by the truth as such will always help him to succeed in life battles.
“God has helped you to succeed, always make sure you do the right thing as a child of God”, Bishop added.
The Bishop also advised fathers who celebrated Fathers’ Sunday to be strong and courageous in their fatherly role.
He urged them to endeavour to bring up godly children who will contribute positively to the growth and development of the society.
The Bishop tasked mothers to be praying for their husbands and also take care of them for them to live to train their children and as well enjoy the fruits of their labour.
Also, Barr. Ezeokenwa in his words of appreciation dedicated his court victory to God Almighty whom he said showed him mercy.
He said that God showed up for him even when many lies have been manufactured by his enemies to pull him down.
The National APGA Chairman also thanked Gov. Soludo for standing by him during his trial period, adding that he would not have been the National Chairman of APGA if the governor did not have confidence in him.
According to him, his court victory will end permanently the crisis rocking the party.
He thanked Most. Rev. Okoye for his fatherly care toward him and his family.
Barr. Ezeokenwa also appreciated the Parish Priest of the Church, Rev. Fr. John Bosco Okafor, the parishoners and many guests who came to rejoice with him over his victory.
The Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Pius Okoye, Mayor, Onitsha South LGA, Hon. Emeka Orji and other dignitaries were at the thanksgiving Mass.
The officers are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
