Anambra Central Will Govern For 8 Years After My Tenure—Soludo
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has announced that the zoning of the governor’s seat among the state’s three senatorial districts is now officially institutionalised for future elections.
A statement released on Sunday by Soludo’s press secretary, Christian Aburime, captured the governor’s remarks made at a just-concluded rally.
The rally, held in Abatete on Saturday, was to endorse Soludo’s candidacy at the Anambra forthcoming election on November 8.
The rally also honoured the homecoming event of a former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ifeanyi Ibezi, who recently joined the state’s ruling party.
The governor explained that the Southern senatorial zone, which he represents, currently holds the governor’s position after the Northern district maintained power for eight years.
He said, “Following this term, the Central Senatorial District will have the opportunity to govern for the next eight years.”
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Welcoming Ibezi back to APGA, Soludo said, “APGA serves as the umbrella for all progressives in Anambra. In fact, Anambra is synonymous with APGA, and APGA is synonymous with Anambra.
“Our campaign has evolved into a grassroots movement, with communities actively taking ownership by organising endorsement rallies at their own expense.
“We are going around the state welcoming major people back into the fold. APGA has never been more united and stronger than it is today.”
The governor further addressed the longstanding electoral challenge in the Idemili North local government area of the state, which has the highest number of voters yet consistently produces low turnout.
He encouraged the community to showcase its voting power and overcome the paradox in the upcoming elections on November 8. He assured them of continuous progress as Anambra continues to advance.
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Also speaking, the secretary to the state government, Solo Chukwulobelu, highlighted some of Soludo’s initiatives in Idemili, including the construction of two smart schools and the recruitment of teachers, among others, expressing optimism for an APGA victory.
Others, including the Commissioner for Works, Ifeanyi Okoma, Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, Nelson Omenugha, Chairman of Idemili North LGA, Stanley Nkwoka, Chairman of Idemili South, Amaka Obi, Okey Muoaro, and Tony Onyima, all assured the governor of their unwavering support for his reelection bid and victory in the region.
The event also featured a presentation of a N20m cheque to support the governor’s campaign.