Hausa youths resident in Enugu State have pledged total support for the reelection of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in the March 2 election.
The youths, who paid a solidarity visit on Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu, on Thursday in large numbers described the governor as a detribalised leader who treats everyone equally, regardless of religion and ethnicity.
They commended him for developing the state “like no one has ever done”.
Leader of the Arewa youths, Alhaji Hamza Buba, told the governor that “Most of us were born and brought up here in Enugu and don’t know anywhere else as home,”
According to him, “youths in the Hausa community in the state have been in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and will always remain in the party.
“PDP is a party for democracy and for everybody. There has never been any governor since the return to democracy who has shown concern for our welfare like you have done. You visit us when there is need. We remain loyal to you because you are our father. Our votes will be cast entirely for you and the PDP. We will definitely ensure we return you to Lion Building”.
Buba said that they would be going into the streets from the Government House to campaign vigorously for him.
Speaking, a former youth leader and chairman of the New Artisan Market, Alhaji Danladi Abubakar, commended Ugwuanyi for enthroning an inclusive policy that gives every resident a sense of belonging and lays a firm foundation for peace.
“You are the first to give the position of
chairman of the Pilgrims Welfare Board to us. No governor has ever
done that. We are with you one hundred percent. You visit us during
our period of fasting, you assist widows, you assist women, you assist
everybody, ” he said.
He applauded the governor for
bringing the former governor of the state and Enugu East senatorial
candidate of PDP, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani, back to
reckoning. “We are very happy that you have brought back our father,
Senator Nnamani. We shall all be here on May 29 to celebrate your
victory”, he stated .
Responding, Ugwuanyi thanked the group for the solidarity visit,
the support they have always offered his administration, and for the
prevailing peace in the state. He also pledged to continue to work
with them for the development of the state.
