The Mayor of Onitsha North LGA, Mr. Nweze Tony Nwora has attended a thanksgiving Mass at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Fegge, Onitsha South LGA, to celebrate the Supreme Court victory of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) National Chairman, Chief Sly Ezeokenwa (Esq), who was affirmed as the authentic National Chairman of APGA by the Apex court.
The event, which was an expression of gratitude to God, drew the presence of several dignitaries, including the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim; the Deputy Speaker of the State Assembly, Hon. Chukwuma Okoye; APGA State Chairman, Chief Ifeatu Obiokoye (Esq), representative of the National Deputy Legal Adviser of APGA, Mr. Harold Chiedu Ekwerekwu (Esq); Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security, Mr. Chiejina Obieze; and former APGA State Assembly aspirant, Mr. Shedrack Okafor among others.
Mayor Nwora, speaking at the occasion, congratulated Chief Ezeokenwa on the landmark victory and prayed for divine guidance and protection as he leads the party to further success.
The thanksgiving celebration also highlighted APGA’s commitment to unity and progress as members rallied in support of the party’s vision for Anambra State and Nigeria.
The event was not just a celebration of legal victory but a reaffirmation of APGA’s mission to drive positive change in governance, underscoring its readiness to deliver on its transformative agenda.
* Obi, Nwankwo and Udah are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
The 2024 Annual Thanksgiving Service of Our Saviour’s Church, Umuosuma Lane, Inland Town, Onitsha, witnessed the presence of prominent leaders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Onitsha North LGA officials on Sunday.
The General Overseer of Our Savior’s Church, Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu SAN emphasised the significance of gratitude. He maintained that thanksgiving is not about material contributions but a heartfelt expression of appreciation to God for His blessings.
The Mayor of Onitsha North LGA, Nweze Tony Nwora highlighted the importance of being thankful for life and extolled Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his transformative leadership in Anambra State.
The event featured prominent APGA members such as the national chairman, Mr. Sly Okenwa represented by his Chief of Staff, Ugochukwu Obiefuna, Secretary to the state government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, among others. It served as a unifying platform for APGA members, with leaders and faithful coming together to express their collective gratitude.
* Udah, Obi and Nwankwo are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
The Mayor of Anaocha Local Government Area, Mr Rome Ibekwe has congratulated Mr. Sly Ezeokenwa (Esq), on the Supreme Court victory as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He described his victory as a force that will rebuild the walls of APGA, bringing forth an indivisible family that will stand the test of time.
Ibekwe commended the leadership of APGA and Governor Soludo’s contributions which has yielded to the party’s growth and commitment in the state.
He urged the people of Anambra to always support APGA as it is the only indigenous political party of Ndigbo that has the sole interest of the people at heart. He eulogised the roles of the party stakeholders in moving the party forward.
Okoye is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
The All Progressive Grand Alliance(APGA) Chieftain, Chief Charles Obiekwe has applauded Anambra State Government for her doggedness to conducting local government elections, the first in about eleven years.
He said this while interacting with information officers shortly after casting his vote, at Polling Unit 006, Umueze Village Hall, Akpo, in Aguata LGA, on Sept. 28.
Obiekwe who is also an Awka based business Mogul said, “it is sweet seeing this election becoming a reality.
“Thanks to legislative arm of government for making speedy enabling laws that led to today’s election success.
“We had clamoured for the election, to bring government closer to rural communities.
“The election is smooth, peaceful in our polling boot here. Reports from other polling boots within my disposal are also suggesting smooth, peaceful conduct.”
He thanked Ndi Anambra who always proved civil at the face of elections, saluting the efforts of Gov. Soludo for putting up this election in a very short period.
“He is an economist that understand scale of preference, prioritizes activities to suit the time in which we are therein. Let us support him in the interest of our dear State.
“It is wise to put interest of our State ahead of personal interest. Election has come, it must have taken a lot from the treasure of the government. Individuals like us have also put in personal resources, time and other logistics.
“Accepting the elections, its results as they fizzle in, will go a long way to giving us value to all we have put into it.
“The chances of all of us becoming chairmen/councillors at the same time is not possible. So, whoever did not get it now should wait for another opportunity.”
Obiekwe enjoined politicians to play the game according to its rules having the well-being of the downtrodden at heart.
“Those of us wanting to destroy APGA in the name of politics should think again. The name behind APGA success, growth and development remains Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.
“He was so selfless that he fought for the interest of others with his personal resources in the spirit of brotherhood. He has not died but transformed to better life glory. Let us not brake his heart by undermining brotherhood mantra of APGA (Onye Aghana Nwanne ya), but hold firm to it.”
Obiekwe pleaded with APGA National Leaders both those who emerged from court room and those from conventional arena to see how they can give some to take some, in order to keep the Ojukwu Flag of “Onye Aghana Nwanne ya” flying.
*David and Stella are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State.
In a culminating event in Anambra West, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) wrapped up their campaign in Umueze Anam, Anambra West Local Government Area, vowing to bring more democratic dividends to the local council if elected.
The campaign rally which took them through Olumbanasa, Ezi Anam and Ivite Anam communities started on September 18 and was held in a vibrant and energetic atmosphere, with party leaders and supporters coming together to affirm their commitment to progress, development, and inclusivity.
Speaking during the final tour at Umueze Anam, the APGA Chairmanship candidate, Mr. Fidelis Nnazor highlighted key areas of focus if elected, to include infrastructure development, Youth empowerment, healthcare, security, education, and Agriculture etc.
Emphasizing the importance of community engagement and participation, Mr. Nnazor assured Anambra West voters of a transparent and accountable administration, promising to reciprocate the developmental agenda of Mr. Governor in the local council.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Tony Collins Nwabunwanne appreciated ndi Anambra West for supporting the present administration of Governor Chukuwma Soludo, which he described as the solution Governor.
He reeled numerous achievements of the governor in the local council to include Mmiata-Nzam Road, General Hospital at Oroma etiti, Youth empowerment, free education, free antenatal and free delivery for our young mothers among others.
Mr. Nwabunwanne appealed to ndi Anambra West to support the party flag bearer Mr. Nnazor, assuring that he would consolidate on Mr. Governor’s achievements in the local council.
The Immediate past House Member, representing Anambra East and West at the federal House, Mr Chinedu Obidigwe, and State House Member representing Anambra West, Mr. Patrick Obalum Udoba among other speakers aligned with the commissioner, urging ndi Anambra West to reciprocate Governor Soludo’s gesture by voting for the party.
Highpoint was the final presentation of the party candidate, Mr. Fidelis Nnazor, and his deputy, Mrs. Edith Ndive, and councilors to ndi Anambra West.
* Igboanugo is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
Former Anambra State lawmaker, who represented Onitsha North 1 in the State House of Assembly, Edward Ibuzo, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will dominate the upcoming local government elections on September 28.
Ibuzo who was the candidate of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), representing Onitsha North/South in the Federal House of Representative during the last general election disclosed this at Alex Ekwueme Square during the APGA Rally for local government election.
He stated that it is APGA all the way because Governor Soludo has delivered dividends of democracy to the people, ”Anambra State is now APGA.
“The state has been progressing since APGA took over the mantle of leadership, Anambra is APGA and APGA is Anambra and I look up on APGA as a party that will one day provide president for this country”, he affirmed.
He also said that he was stopped from winning the election for the Green chamber because of the Tsunami of the Presidential candidate of Labour Party, (LP), Mr. Peter Obi.
According to him, the emergence of Obi as the LP Presidential candidate gave most of the candidates the opportunity to emerge victorious even if they were nobody and not known by the people who voted for them.
“Unfortunately those that were elected because of Obi have not been able to provide dividends of democracy to the people they represent. They are just there without any achievements. So those elected under the platform of Labour Party have disappointed the people.
“They never made use of their victory properly and I am highly disappointed in them. I hope the people are counting because the motive for them to be there has not been achieved,” he stated.
The former lawmaker disclosed also that 70 per cent of Nigerian politicians have no handwork but rather see politics as handwork which according to him, the situation plunged Nigeria into the present socio-economic and political quagmire.
“It is unfortunate that 70 per cent of Nigerian politicians don’t have handwork, they don’t have anything doing. You must have something doing so that if you are out of politics you go back to your business.
“I am now into oil and gas, I am also into estate management. When I was defeated by the Obi’s Tsunami, I went into my business. So politics is not business, you should look for something doing,” he advised.
* Nwachukwu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
Barely two weeks to the conduct of local government election in Anambra State, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), led by Mr Sylvester Ezeokenwa, weekend flagged off election campaign and inauguration of the team for Onitsha South Council area at the secretariat.
Flagging off the campaign, Ezeokenwa warned Chief Edozie Njoku, opposition national chairman, not to hold any parallel meeting in any part of the state.
Ezeokenwa, directed Chief Emeka Orji, the Transition Committee Chairman of Onitsha South and the candidate of the party in the September 28, 2024 local government election, not to allow such illegality in the local government.
He alleged that Chief Edozie Njoku is afraid of meeting him in Court insisting that Njoku has many things to explain to the Court.
Sounding the note of warning during the flag off of the local government election campaign for Chairmanship candidate, Chief Emeka Joseph Orji and the Councillorship candidates, he said: “You are all aware of one Edozie Njoku who has been parading himself as Acting National Chairman of the party with a certain Court Order which he claimed affirmed his position.
“We have initiated legal proceedings to contest Edozie Njoku’s claim, but he has consistently objected and evaded appearing in court. This prompts us to ask: what is Mr. Njoku hiding? Why is he reluctant to present in court the specific pronouncement that allegedly appointed him Acting National Chairman? His persistent avoidance of the legal process suggests there may be more to this issue than initially apparent, raising questions about his transparency and integrity.
“Onitsha South is my local government area and I am a son of Fegge and Mr Chairman please do not allow them to hold any meeting of any kind , shape and form to hold in this area. I know that they have been moving around in Onitsha South Local Government Area.
Earlier in his speech, Chairman of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Chief Orji, vowed that upon his election he will ensure dividends of democracy would be spread across the area, it is aimed at providing better welfare to the people.
In her speech, Commissioner for Special Duties. Mrs Beverly Nkemdiche, urged the Vice Chairmanship candidate and all the 17 Ward Councillorship candidates to remain loyal to the chairman, adding that the party will not take lightly any acts of insubordination as the party would take care of the culprits in line with the party constitution.
Contributing, the deputy chairmanship candidate, Mr Onyebuchi Obi, told newsmen that he would synergize with Orji for better welfare to the people and urged the people to vote for them during the conduct of the local government election.
He expressed optimism that APGA will emerge victorious going by the achievements of Governor Chukwuma Soludo who he said has changed the race of the state for the betterment of all and sundry.
A chieftain of APGA and former Transition committee member in Onitsha South council area, Mr Chidi Azunna, expressed satisfaction with the successful inauguration/flag off of Onitsha South Local Government election campaign for both chairman and councilors of APGA in the area.
His words, “We are here for the inauguration and flag off of both chairman and councilors’ election campaign. APGA did good work through Governor Chukwuma Soludo in Onitsha South Local Government Area,” he revealed.
* Nwachukwu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
The Commissioner for Information in Anambra State, Sir Paul Nwosu in a significant gathering marking the commencement of the year 2024, hosted the 24 Ward executives in Atani, Ogbaru Local Government Headquarter.
The event witnessed the esteemed presence of the Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr. Somtochukwu Nkem Udeze.
During his speech, Udeze emphasized the organic growth of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), saying, “APGA is growing, and the growth is organic”.
He expressed his belief in communal spirit, asserting, “I do not believe in personal development, I believe in the spirit of ‘onye aghana nwanne ya”.
The Speaker also announced that he would unveil his plans for APGA and Ogbaru on February 17, urging stakeholders to prioritize staking over taking, emphasizing the importance of collective participation.
Earlier in an address, the Commissioner for Information, Sir Nwosu, reminded Ogbaru people of the special love His Excellency, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has for Ogbaru people.
Sir Nwosu also highlighted some of the projects embarked on by the Prof. Soludo led administration in Ogbaru which includes; the reconstruction of Umunankwo/ Ossomalla bridge, Construction of Ekwusigo/Atani road, Employment/ Empowerment of Ogbaru Indigenes and construction of many roads in Okpoko.
He advised Ogbaru people to reciprocate the love by standing firm in supporting APGA without having double mind.
Further more, the State Chairman of APGA, High Chief Ifeatu Obiokoye expressed joy that APGA is coming up with a new party structure which entailed the Kindred Structure which must grow from the grassroots where you have the Kindred Co- ordinator, Woman Leader and Youth Leader.
Obiokoye explained that with the Kindred Structure of APGA, there will be proper representation, effective delivery of democracy dividend and election victory is assured.
The event witnessed the presence of key personalities, including the Local Government Chairman, Mr. Paschal Aniegbuna, APGA Local Government Chairman, Pastor Onochie Obiorah Anibueze, Mr. Linus Ezenwamma, Mr. Franklin Nwadialor, Mr Ndubuisi Ochiogu (Chairman, Ogbaru Main Market).
The event showcased a United front of APGA Leaders and stakeholders, promising a dynamic year ahead for the party and the Ogbaru communities.
*Gloria, Anthonia are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
