Gov Obiano, Others Extol Dr Ndukwe's Qualities…

Dr Ndukwe, backing camera, in a handshake with His Excellency, Dr Willie Obiano.

  Anambra State governor, His Excellency, Dr Willie Obiano expressed happiness that a man with the pedigree of Dr Ernest Ndukwe, the former Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC is contesting for a Senate seat under the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA.

Speaking at the Headquarters of Ekwusigo Local Government Area in Ozubulu while commissioning MDGS-propelled project of equipping 33 medical centres in Ekwusigo Local Government Area, the governor told the audience that as many as over 600 people from other parties would be joining APGA the next day,  meaning that APGA’s movement is forever getting stronger.

Dr Obiano used the occasion to equally express gratitude to the Ekwusigo APGA that voted nearly 100% for him during the elections that landed him on the number one citizenship of Anambra State. He urged them to continue voting APGA as events like the commissioning, which is a 67 million naira project is just a tip of that iceberg to what the local government area and others in the state will continue to benefit from his administration.

Extending his boss’ remarks, the SSA to the governor on Events, Chido Obidiegwu, who anchored the event stressed that the former NCC boss’ entrance into the senatorial race under the great APGA is evidence that  the party has people of impeccable integrity reminiscent of a movement on the forward-ever train that will ensure victory in the upcoming election.   

The gathering saw many party big shots including Mr Norbert Obi, Hon. Commissioner for Special Duties; Ekwusigo LGA party chairman, Hon. Anselm Odina; Hon. Paully Onyeka of the state Assembly, representing Ekwusigo. Dr Ndukwe, was accompanied by some members of his campaign team and friends in persons of the DG, Ernest Ndukwe Campaign Organisation (NECO), Mr Chris McCool Nwosu;  Barr Philip Umeadi Jnr; Prince Nonso Onochie, , and a host of others. Also present were the traditional Igwes of Ozubulu, Oraifite, Ihembosi and Ichi, comprising the four towns that make up the LGA.

In his speech, the host LGA chairman, Hon. Agbalanze Jude Mbaegwu expressed gratitude to the governor for always answering to the calls of Ekwusigo LGA. Hon. Mbaegbu went further to congratulate His Excellency for his efforts on security, agriculture, industrialisation and the on-going operation-no-potholes within both state and federal roads all around Anambra State. Continuing, the chairman assured the governor that people of Ekwusigo are so much committed to APGA, and are happy to present Dr Ndukwe as immensely qualified to represent Anambra State in the senate race via the party. Agbalanze Mbaegbu expressed certainty that with a man of proven integrity, class and a trail of achievements like Dr Ndukwe that the coming election would be near 100% again.

Speaking to newsmen after the event, Dr Ndukwe, a front runner in the Anambra South Senatorial race, commended the Governor for his excellent policy and achievement so far regarding security in the state and other areas the state’s chief executive has shown tremendous resolve to improve on what he met on ground. Ndukwe said further that it is his strong desire to serve his people that propelled him towards vying for the Senate seat, stating that the late leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu was a major inspiration to him. He promised to contribute to the growth of the party and advancement of the APGA movement.