Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called for a credible and transparent primary election for aspirants under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the State.
Addressing the aspirants at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia on Sunday, the Governor expressed optimism that the party would win convincingly at the forthcoming elections; both at the State House of Assembly, House of Representatives and the Senate elections respectively.
He reiterated that his aim was to help build APGA as a strong political party, founded on the strong philosophy of true federalism and devolution of powers and pointed out that those who used APGA as a mercenary platform to get into office would have to be patient when they return back to the party until it gets to their turn.
He further harped on the need to build a political party of “believers” anchored on the concept of ‘fidelity’ into the party and thanked them for volunteering to serve the good people of Anambra State, while wishing them well.
He however, lamented the loss of the member representing Aguata Constituency II at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Okechukwu Okoye, who was gruesomely murdered alongside his aide, Cyril Chiegboka by some criminal elements.
Gov. Soludo said that the security challenges confronting the State were being perpetrated by criminals who, according to him, have now engaged in kidnapping, killing and other manner of criminalities as a lucrative enterprise, a far departure from any form of political agitations.
The Governor stressed that the battle line had been drawn, adding that no place in Anambra State will be safe for criminals to operate as the Government is putting stringent measures in place with security agencies to tackle the situation headlong and restore peace and order to the state.
