As the 2017 Governorship election season in Anambra state fast approaches, the re-election hopes of Gov Willie Obiano at the weekend received a major boost…
As the 2017 Governorship election season in Anambra state fast approaches, the re-election hopes of Gov Willie Obiano at the weekend received a major boost with an endorsement by all the communities in the Old Aguata area.
The endorsement handed down to him at a grand reception organized in his honour by theses communities at Ekwulobia Township stadium, Aguata council area saw the 45 Communities that were drawn from Aguata, Orumba North, Orumba South, parts of Anaocha and Nnewi South councils of the state, and controls more than 40 percent of the total population of the entire state speak in the governor’s favour in unison.
The Governor was also conferred with the Chieftaincy title of “Agunechemba” by the collective Traditional Rulers in the region at the occasion.
It was well-attended by all the big wigs in the region including the former vice-president, Dr Alex Ekwueme, former Governor, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, amongst others.
It was also used to honour eminent sons and daughters of the region who have distinguished themselves in various spheres of human endeavor.
The visibly elated Governor thanked them immensely for the honour and their support towards his administration. He restated his commitment towards fulfilling his social contract with Ndi Anambra.
Gov Obiano announced that the state government will commence aggressive construction of roads in the area immediately the rain recedes.
The former governor, Dr Ezeife, in his remarks commended the governor for his impressive security initiative which has made the State the safest in the country. He also praised his coordinated approach towards development and stressed the need for people of the Region in particular and the state generally to be united so as to remain a formidable force to reckon with in the political arena.
The chairman of the reception Organising Committee, Chief Titus Anigbogu said the event marks a milestone in the quest for political equity in the state, adding that the governor has justified the mandate given him by Ndi Anambra despite the prevailing harsh economic times and as such deserve a second term in office.
A Member of the state Assembly representing Aguata One Constituency, Dr Ikechukwu Umeh; the Provost, Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, Dr Ego Uzoezie and a Community leader from Achina, Chief Dom Eze in their comments observed that such events which recognises and rewards excellence and service to humanity, will guarantee that the region continues to produce persons of integrity in future.
From Chuks Collins, Awka
Sept 26,2016