By Uche Chukwu, Onitsha
Ahead of lifting of ban on campaign activities for the forthcoming general elections, Anambra Patriots for Soludo (APS) has vowed to mobilize support for President Bola Timubu come 2027.
Speaking during the unveiling of the group’s Secretariat Complex in Awka, the Stare capital, weekend, the Convener of the group, Arch. Okey Ezeobi described Anambra Patriots as a formidable political force, explaining that the organization is working to position the South-East to focus on achieving political power having conquered the economic train.
He said that the group is guided by its principle of accountability to chart a new course for inclusions in governance in Nigeria. Accurate to him, members of the APS gave a good account of themselves in the emergence of Governor Charles Soludo of the APGA, in the November 8, 2005 Governorship poll.
Ezeobi disclosed that the group’s secret of success lies in enthronement of candidates with pedigree and credibility as elected leaders and representatives stem from the fact that Anambra Patriots remains the only support group that does not collect money from contestants to support them.
Ezeobi noted that the group’s mentor, Governor Charles Soludo is in the Progressives movement with President Bola Timubu.
He said: “We can’t be emotional about President Tinubu is doing well and we’re going all out to mobilize and mop up every available vote to ensure he is re-elected in 2027 and nothing will stop us.”
Contributing, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Affairs, Dr. Alex Obiogbolu lauded APS for its active political base, recalling that the group played tremendous role in the November 8, 2025 re-elections victory of the Governor. Earlier in his welcome address, the National Chairman of Anambra Patriots, Ozo Damian Ejiamatu appreciated the members for the
massive support given to the APGA in the November 8, 2025 Governorship poll.
Ejiamatu noted that the group is leaving no stone unturned in its bid to back Soludo’ in his support for Tinubu.
In his remarks, the traditional ruler of Umunri in Anambra East Local Government Area of the State, Igwe Ben Emeka, Okebo II thanked all the Local Government and ward coordinators for being veritable foot soldiers in the task of achieving the overall goal of the group. Igwe Emeka singles out Anambra Warriors for Soludo’ for being one of the few supports that do not fizzle out actually after their principal won an election, urging the group to remain united.
Contributing, a former House of Representatives for Anaocha, Njikoka and Dunukofia Federal Constituency, : Hon. Dozie Nwankwo represented by Engr. Chibuzo reckoned that the group boasts of political juggernauts, little wonder it made impressive contributions in the emergency of Soludo, adding he is a believer in APGA and APS..
