LG ELECTION: ONITSHA SOUTH STAKEHOLDERS, MARKET CHAIRMAN, OTHERS ENDORSE ORJI FOR CONTINUITY

By Juliana Nwachukwu :

The Onitsha South Stakeholders, Industrialist, Market Chairmen, party faithfuls and well wishers on 12th Sept, endorsed the Transition Committee Chairman of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Chief Emeka Orji for continuity. 

Making the endorsement at the local government secretariat, Fegge during the flag off ceremony of morning campaign for the upcoming LG election.

 They assessed Mr Orji’s performance over the past two years as Transition Committee (TC) Chairman and encouraged him to build on his achievements, identifying areas for further improvement if re-elected on September 28.

Okwudili Obinwanne, Chairman of the Fegge Landlords Association, noted that Mr. Orji has performed wonderfully well as Transition Committee Chairman. “He has done marvelously well on security and infrastructure. Onitsha was a den of robbers and dirt before now, but today it looks gorgeous.”

Regarding the opposition, he remarked, “In reality, there is no genuine opposition here. Those perceived as opposition are, in fact, well-wishers of Emeka, indirectly. While they may be misunderstood as opposition, they are not. Mr. Orji is a good market that sells itself”, he said.

An Industrialist, Chief Michael Okigbo described Orji as a civilized person who has spent many years abroad and his positive impact to the well-being of Onitsha residents and the environment is a welcome development.

He stated that Orji has done well both in security, assured that he would do better if elected and stated that he believes that onitsha would be more cleaner as it is.

The President of Onitsha Sports Club, Chief Olisa Okafor reiterated that Orji has done well which every residents of Onitsha and visitors can attest to.

“Emeka has been in London for years, he is a sportsman and we grew up together, somebody who has traveled a lot would like to attract some good things to his area to fit his lifestyle”.

He urged onitsha south constituents to vote for Chief Orji who has done marvelously as a transition committee chairman, wondering what would happen if duly elected.

The President General of Fegge Housing Estate, Chief Afam Udogalanya declared that Chief Orji acceptance by many people is as a result of his achievements as the TC chairman, who transformed fegge to what it is today.

The PG who is also the Onitsha South APGA Deputy Chairman noted that there is no fire service vehicle in Onitsha South, urged Chief Orji to make it his first priority if elected.

The Onitsha South Youth Leader who doubles as the Anambra North Senatorial Zone APGA Youth leader, Comrade Ndubuisi Nwanyanwu lauded Chief Orji for the development he has attracted in the area so far, stated that  the youths are ready to garner more votes for him come Sept 28, LG election.

However, The Chairman, Anambra State Market Amalgamated Traders, Association (ASMATA) Soludo Support Group, Chief Peter Okala lauded Governor Soludo for the massive developmental strides he has done in the state so far , urged the Igbos to follow him for his good leadership.

Speaking to Newsmen, the Market Chairman of Sokoto Road, Chief Emeka Mbachu stated that Chief Orji deserved the endorsement because of his good relationship with the traders.

He noted that the infrastructural developments Chief Orji has attracted so far in Onitsha South are enough for his continuity, stated that he would emerge winner for being tested and trusted.

In the same view, the Chairman of Haruna Market, Chief Emmanuel Idoko applauded Chief Orji for the project attracted so far in Onitsha South indicating that the area is the most benefitted LG in Governor Soludo’s led administration.

Others who assessed and endorsed Chief Orji were the President General of Bridge Head Market, Chief Chinedu Ezekweike, the Chairman of Ochanja Market, Chief Bonaventure Muo and other dignitaries.

* Nwachukwu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *