EKWUNIFE MEETS ANAMBRA SOUTH PDP STAKEHOLDERS, SEEKS SUPPORT AHEAD OF THE UPCOMING GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
The Super-performing Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District and frontline Governorship Aspirant for the 2021 Anambra Governorship election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Uche Ekwunife (Iyom) on Sunday, 10th January, 2021 met with the Stakeholders of the party in Anambra South Senatorial District.
The meeting which was hosted by Prof Promise Okpala in his residence at Ogbunka in Orumba South LGA was in line with Senator Ekwunife’s ambition to become the next Governor of Anambra State.
Speaking during the meeting which was attended by high ranking executives, stakeholders, members and supporters of the party from the Senatorial District as well as some leading members of her campaign team, Senator Ekwunife described the upcoming Governorship election as an opportunity for the PDP to reinstate itself as the political party of choice for Ndi Anambra.
She reiterated that her unique position as a daughter of Anambra South who has over the years shown great interest and commitment to the affairs of the Senatorial District, affords her the privileged of understanding the developmental challenges of the zone more than her opponents. She further noted that Anambra State needs a Governor that understands, its people, its politics and its economic challenges for the State to achieve its developmental goals.
The widely celebrated Senator assured party leaders and Ndi Anambra that if elected, she will reposition the PDP as the first class political party in the State by running a government that is anchored on addressing the infrastructural and developmental challenges of the State.
In his remark, the Chairman of the occasion, and the PDP Vice Chairman (Anambra South), Chief Emma Ebene appreciated Senator Ekwunife for bringing Stakeholders of the party in the zone together. He assured her that the party will conduct a primary election that will ensure the emergence of a Candidate who has the capacity to lead the party to victory.
Giving a vote of thanks, the State Secretary of the Party, Barr. John Okoli Akirika, described Senator Ekwunife as a leading light in the party who has the capacity to right every wrongs. He thanked her for her efforts and wished her success in her governorship ambition.
Recall that Senator Ekwunife on 26th December, 2020 and 3rd January, 2021 held similar Stakeholders meetings in Anambra Central and Anambra North respectively. During these meetings she showcased her achievements in the Senate as well as her plans for members of the party and Ndi Anambra if elected as the next Governor of the State.
The well attended Anambra South PDP Stakeholders meeting was also graced by the PDP State Woman Leader, Lady Justina Nwafor, State PRO, Nnamdi Nwangwu, PDP Chairman Nnewi South LGA, Arinze Chukwudelu, PDP Chairman Ekwusigo LGA, Engr Chigozie Igwe, PDP Chairman Ihiala LGA, Nat Ikwuka, PDP Chairman Orumba North LGA, Barr Uchendu Obiora, PDP Chairman Aguata LGA, Chief Sunny Umenne, Chairman Nnewi North, Ernest Ajaero and the Deputy Chairman Orumba South LGA, Emmanuel Onyido. Also present were Party Executives at the ward levels.
Others present include, the Chairman Senator Uche Ekwunife Campaign Organization (SUECO), Ichie Sir Edwin Ubboh, Director General SUECO, Chief A. A Anagu, Former Commissioner of Commerce and Industry Anambra State, Hon Ken Arinze, Former Commissioner for Women Affairs, Lady Henrietta Agbata, Former Chairman ASUBEB, Dr Rose Nwankwo, Former Accountant General of Anambra State, Mrs Helen Nwaeri, Former Deputy Chairman Anaocha LGA, Chief Chuka Okpoko, Convener, OAU Parliament, Dr Ken Anozie, Chief Jude Osude and his amiable wife, Dr Umeakuka, Member of Idu Cabinet, Chief Emma Ezeugochukwu, A Retired Principal from Igboukwu, Chief Sir Tim Anigbogu, CEO New Orleans Hotels, Chief (Mrs) Ego Akabogu, Hon. Ejike Nwosu (Uta Aguata) amongst others.
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