Ahead of the Anambra 2021 governorship election, Sen. Uche Ekwunife has received the backings from a socio-political group, Authentic Anambra South Stakeholders and Leaders Forum, to contest in the 2021 gubernatorial election in the state.
The endorsement was announced yesterday during a meeting of the group in Nnewi.
Ekwunife had on June 18, declared her intention to run for the governorship position of Anambra in 2021. Anambra will in November 2021 go to the polls to elect a successor to Gov. Willie Obiano who was sworn in for the second term in 2017.
According to Mr Ejike Nwosu, one of the Conveners of the Group, she revealed that the meeting was to critically discuss the stakeholders’ choice of the best of the aspirants to endorse.
His words: “The forum will back a PDP aspirant who has the strength, connectivity, means and programmes to win the election for the party so that the current wave of PDP victories sweeping across Nigeria will not elude Anambra. We are unanimously endorsing Sen. Uche Ekwunife in her aspiration to win the primary of PDP, and also win the governorship election in 2021”.
Conversely, Chief Azuka Okeke, another leader of the group and PDP Chieftain stated that the zoning favoured Ekwunife more than anyone else in the party.
“Sen. Ekwunife has the rights, both constitutional and affiliates, as a true daughter of Igboukwu in Aguata Local Government Area, to contest for the next governor of Anambra state,” he said.
On his part, the Convener of Old Aguata Peoples Parliament, Dr Kenneth Anozie, who spoke during his address, said that it was time for PDP to take over Anambra. He also said that Ekwunife possessed the needed credentials and the winnable attributes to represent the party.
Anozie extolled other PDP aspirants for their bold steps and contributions in building and making PDP a formidable party in the state.
“The build-up toward 2023 is taking shape and Anambra will not lose out in the equation for the next political era. We believe that Ekwunife is a credible aspirant and team player who will positively transform the state to a very enviable height,” Anozie said.
Also speaking, Mrs Bridget Obi, a woman leader from Ihiala LGA and former Commissioner for Women Affairs, said that Ekwunife had all it takes to totally transform Anambra state. According to her, Ekwunife is a home breed and thus deeply understands the very peculiar circumstances and needs of the state.
Dr Rose Nwankwo another Woman leader from Orumba North LGA, , commended Ekwunife for the empowerment schemes and employment opportunities for the youth of the state, irrespective of their places of origin.
“Ekwunife is a well-known and successful political player with great and excellent qualities required for our party to win in the next election,” she said.
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