Local government chairmanship candidates and their deputies under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) are forming strong bond to prosecute the forthcoming local government election in the State.
A meeting which was convened at the instance of Governor Charles Soludo also had the party chairmen in the twenty one local government areas, councillors as well as members of the State executive council in attendance.
The Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, accompanied the Governor to the event held at Prof. Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Center, Awka.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Soludo described APGA as a progressive party in Nigeria.
He reminded the contestants in the council poll that September 28 remained sacrosanct.
The Governor recalled that local government election had been conducted in the State twice after the return to democratic rule, saying that it was a thing of pride for the election to take place during his regime, ten years after it was last conducted.
Governor Soludo equally said that the election was a promise made and being fulfilled.
“13 days today, we will go for the local government election.
“The last local government election was conducted in 2014, 10 years this year.
“The first one was in 1998 before the democratic transition in 1999.
“When we came into office as the servant leaders, in our inaugural speech, we promised to conduct the election when ready and we were determined to keep that promise.
“Part of the promise was to produce electoral law that is largely in sync with the national act. I want to appreciate the State House of Assembly for passing the State electoral law.
“Soon, we will have the state-wide rally, “the Governor disclosed.
He also reminded the candidates that to whom much is given, much is expected, adding that the major focus is for them to develop their respective local government areas.
He commended Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) and the party, for the hard work.
He added that the party was supreme as everyone of them was subject to their respective political wards within the party.
Those who also attended the event include the Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Principal Secretary to the Governor, among others.
