Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has rallied support for Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the Anambra South senatorial by-election scheduled for Saturday. The by-election was necessitated by the death of the former senator, Ifeanyi Ubah.
Flanked by his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, and other APGA chieftains, Soludo campaigned for Nwachukwu at rallies held in the local government headquarters of Nnewi and Aguata. he urged eligible voters to turn out in large numbers to participate in the exercise.
In his address, Soludo positioned Nwachukwu as the leader the district needs, stating that the candidate “embodies the qualities we need in leadership.” he also made a strategic appeal for regional fairness, noting that the Nnewi South and Ihiala areas have not produced a senator before and that it is their turn to be represented. The governor concluded his appeal by urging voters to show their support by casting their ballots massively for Chief Nwachukwu.
“The late Ifeanyi Ubah was elected on the platform of YPP—a faction of APGA—in 2019. Today, APGA has come back as one united family to reclaim their place,” the governor said.
Soludo also said that the party stands for a transparent, open, and credible electoral process in the forthcoming election.
He described APGA as a people’s movement and called on the people to vote and ensure that their votes count.
Also speaking, Mr Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, state chairman of APGA, called for unity among the people of Nnewi North and Aguata to ensure a successful campaign and eventual victory.
Speaking on behalf of the community, Dr Chibueze Oforbuike, Chairman, Aguata LGA, reaffirmed the commitment of the people to deliver 100 per cent support for APGA in the Aug. 16 senatorial by-election.
In his remarks, Nwachukwu expressed gratitude to the party chieftains and the people, pledging to prioritize their needs if elected.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a minute’s silence was observed in honor of the late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah at the rally.
