The Governor of Anambra State Professor Charles Soludo, on Tuesday, insisted that the All Progressives Grand Alliance would reclaim Imo State within the November 11, 2023 governorship election.
Soludo disclosed this whereas receiving the celebration’s governorship candidate within the state, Tony Ejiogu, on the Anambra State Authorities Home in Awka.
He stated: “You’ll agree with me that Imo state has been a stronghold of APGA. Most of our founding fathers are additionally from the State. Imo is APGA, and APGA is Imo. Now we have been via trials and tribulations previously, but we remained robust as a celebration. It’s time to reclaim Imo via our persistence and consistency.
“APGA is the primary celebration to be registered with the phrase ‘progressives’ in its identify. Others see events as a political platform to win elections however in APGA, we consider in true federalism with a mandate, core worth, framework, and construction to maneuver the nation ahead.”
He added: “The herculean activity of defeating an incumbent is achievable as evidenced by the large help the celebration has loved previously in Imo the place it gained elections with the forthcoming governorship election. APGA has proven and demonstrated its dedication to the event and progress of Imo State via a reputable candidate.”
Soludo who additionally acquired different governorship candidates of the celebration, together with Idoko Kingsley Ilonah from Kogi and Hon. Subiri Waibodei from Bayelsa state, reiterated that APGA stays the one celebration in Nigeria that has proven empathy, ardour, and real curiosity in enhancing the lifetime of the residents.
Additionally talking, APGA’s nationwide chairman, Sylvester Ezeokenwa, stated the “celebration is in excessive hopes to retrieve its mandate in Imo, there have been outstanding variations in APGA within the state, because it fielded a clear candidate who has turn out to be a mannequin for future candidates, whose {qualifications} shouldn’t be shielded in secrecy. Stay steadfast to the tenets of the celebration, your coming onboard has introduced excessive expectations. You’ll champion a brand new Imo. Taking a look at you, I see a wonderful day in Imo. God will strengthen you.”
On his half, Ejiogu thanked the celebration’s management for creating the enabling surroundings to make sure that these with confirmed monitor information can participate in governance, and promised to not betray the belief; whereas additionally soliciting the help of the celebration hierarchy to reach his quest to emerge victorious in Imo state.