ANAMBRA STATE APGA UNITE AHEAD OF THE 28TH SEPTEMBER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION

 ANAMBRA STATE APGA UNITE AHEAD OF THE 28TH SEPTEMBER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION

By Christian ABURIME


Local government chairmen and Deputy chairmen candidates under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA are forming strong bond to confront the forthcoming local government election in the state.

A meeting which was convened at the instance of the National Leader of party and Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR also had the party chairmen in the 21 local government areas, councillors as well as members of the state executive council, in attendance.


The Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, accompanied the Governor to the event which was held at Prof. Dora Akunyili Women's Development Center, Awka.

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Soludo described APGA as the progressive party in Nigeria, reminding that the 28th September election is sacrosanct.


The Governor recalled that local government election had been conducted in the state twice after the return to democratic rule, saying that it is a thing of pride for the election to take place during his regime, ten years after it was last conducted.

Governor Soludo equally stressed that the election is a promise made and being fulfilled.


"13 days today, we will go for the local government election.


"The last local government election was conducted in 2014, 10 years this year.


"The first one was in 1998 before the democratic transition in 1999.


"When we came into office as the servant leaders, in our inaugural speech, we promised to conduct the election when ready and we were determined to keep that promise.


"Part of the promise was to produce electoral law that is largely in sync with the national act. I want to appreciate the state house of Assembly for passing the state electoral law.


"Soon, we will have the state-wide rally"; the Governor stated.


He reminded the candidates that to whom much is given, much is expected, stressing that the major focus is for them to develop their respective local government areas, commended Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC and the party, for the hard work.


He added that the party is supreme as everyone of them is subject to their respective political wards within the party.


The governor insisted that no faction exists within the party, but that the party is now more united under the National Chairmanship of Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, expressing optimism that the law will eventually take effect in due cause.


Earlier, before introducing the Governor, the Anambra State Chairman of the party, Barr. Ifeatu Obiokoye expressed high expectations that the forthcoming election will be seamless.


Those who also attended the event include the Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Barr. Joachin Anaeto, Former Deputy Governor, Mr Emeka Sibudu, among others.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Anambra State Government Awards Contract for Construction of Specialist Hospital in Fegge Onitsha, Erosion Control in Awgbu, Among Others

Image
 POST ANSEC BRIEFING OF THE 24TH ANAMBRA STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THE 5TH OF AUGUST, 2024 AT THE ANSEC CHAMBER, GOVERNMENT HOUSE, AWKA. Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) at its 24th meeting of Monday, the 5th of August, has approved the following contracts and projects for execution: - The erosion control project at Awgbu community in Orumba North LGA by Anambra State Erosion, Watershed and Climate Change at the sum of N96,596,804.96 (Ninety six million, five hundred and ninety six thousand eight hundred and four naira, ninety six kobo). - Construction of a Specialist hospital at Fegge, Onitsha South Local Government Area at the sum N679,898,015.26 (Six hundred and seventy nine million, eight hundred and ninety eight thousand, fifteen naira, twenty six kobo). - Supply of Heavy Duty Trucks and equipment to OCHA Brigade to enable them do their job more effectively. The items will cost the sum of N191,285,500 (One hundred  and ninety one million, two hundred and eight
Read more

PHILANTHROPIST, SIR LOUIS EMBARKS ON CONSTRUCTION OF MOTORIZED BOREHOLE IN NNOBI MARKET

Image
PHILANTHROPIST, SIR LOUIS EMBARKS ON CONSTRUCTION OF MOTORIZED BOREHOLE IN NNOBI MARKET By Emmy Young  The Chairman of Nnobi Market Amalgamated Traders Association (NMATA), Chief Ezenchi Ezennabude Ezeoke on Tuesday said that a philanthropist, Stakeholder and illustrious son of Nnobi Community, Sir Louis Ezeonyim (Ichie Nnanyelugo) had concluded arrangements to carry out construction of motorized borehole in the Nnobi market.  Speaking further, Chief Ezeoke said the market association commended Sir Louis for his magnanimity and benevolence noting that the water borehole when completed would help to tackle the problem of water scarcity in the market.  He explained that, the water project would boost their access to portable water while calling on every peace and progress loving traders of the Nnobi market to keep faith with the leadership of the market.  For Mr Edwin Nnenelu and Mrs Blessing Egoigbo, who are also executives of Nnobi market amalgamated traders association, they thanked t
Read more

Just In: GOVERNOR SOLUDO RESCUES TANYA OKPALA…

Image
Just In:  GOVERNOR SOLUDO RESCUES TANYA OKPALA… — Orders immediate rehabilitation.  Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR. has announced that Ms. Tania Okpala, a US based Tennis player is now in the custody of the Anambra State Government. According to a post on his official social media handles, the Governor stated; “Tania Okpala(Fmr Tennis champion) is now in the custody of the Anambra State Government. She was with the Commissioner for Women Affairs when my wife spoke with her on the phone”.  Governor Soludo further assured that he has directed the immediate rehabilitation and reintegration of Ms. Okpala with her family. According to some part of the post, the Anambra State Governor noted, “My government will ensure her rehabilitation and fruitful reunion with her daughter and family”. Recall that Ms. Okpala was captured in a viral video on Social media by a good spirited member of the public on the streets. She looked distressed and unstable in the said video, prompting the quick r
Read more