By Ukpa Ewa
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Awka South, on September 25, held an endorsement rally and inaugurated the polling unit campaign council for the re-election of Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his Deputy, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim. The event took place at Umuoramma Village Square, Amaenyi Awka (Ward 1) and Umuozocha Civic Center, Awka (Ward 2), Anambra State.
In his address, the Deputy Governor Dr. Ibezim, who led the campaign, described Awka people as custodians of culture and commended stakeholders, women and youths for turning out in large number to support the governor re-election. He highlighted key achievements of Soludo administration, including the construction of flyover in Awka, building of Fun City which he described as one of the best in Africa, the Light house, comprising of 57 buildings, as well as enhanced security that has transformed Awka into a glorified headquarters.
According to him, Governor Soludo has a 50 year master plan for Anambra State, covering water transportation, railway systems and extensive road networks handled by indigenous contractors. He noted that the ongoing campaign creates an opportunity to engage directly with the people, adding that Nov. 8, Governorship election would be “sacrosanct” in securing Soludo re-election bid.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Awka South Campaign Council and Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Dr. Ossy Onuko, while inaugurating the polling unit campaign council, praised the governor’s performance. He said that Awka Ward 1, with 17 polling units, has the capacity to deliver 10,000 votes for Soludo, while Ward 2, with 26 polling units, has a strong structure to ensure victory, urging supporters to mobilize at the grassroots, stressing that “victory can only be achieved through polling unit strength”.
Stakeholders, including MD of OCHA Brigade Mr. Celestine Anere, Mr. Jude Agummadu and MD of ASWAMA, Engr. Mike Ozoemena declared total support for APGA in Awka. They assured that both wards would deliver 100 per cent votes for Soludo, noting that his administration has demonstrated visible service delivery.
The Ward 2 Women Leader, Mrs. Ebele Anene, applauded the governor for massive development in Awka South and pledged women support for his second term. Similarly, Mrs. Eucharia Nwachukwu described Soludo as the best governor, assuring that nothing would stop his re-election.
Ukpa is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
