Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters on Thursday in Ezeagu and Uzo-Uwanii local government areas of Enugu State, trooped out enmasse for their party’s Local Government electioneering campaign ahead of the February 23 elections in the South-East state.
Speaking in Ezeagu, Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Prof. Ike Ekweremadu, commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for providing good governance in the state.
Senator Ekweremadu, former Deputy Senate President, also commendedd Ugwuanyi for the leadership he is providing in Enugu State, and for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East geo-political zone, describing him as “a visionary leader”.
Ekweremadu expressed delight at Ugwuanyi’s remarkable achievements in office in spite the nation’s economic meltdown, stressing that it was an indication that the governor was prepared for the job.
“Your Excellency, thank you for the provision of good governance in Enugu State; for the leadership you have in our state and our party, to South East and to Nigeria.
“Remember that about two years ago, we discussed that in recent time or less than that, there will be economic challenge in Nigeria and we discussed that you need to be prepared.
“I am happy you are prepared, that is why salaries (new minimum wage) are still being paid. We want to thank you for being a visionary leader”, Senator Ekweremadu said.
He advised candidates for the elections to work for their people and care for the needy. He also urged them to always express gratitude to the people who helped them.
In his speech, the member representing Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Amadi said to Ugwuanyi: “We have to come and join this campaign to show you solidarity”.
Amadi lauded the governor for his consistency in conducting local government elections in Enugu State and applauded him for restoring peace and security in the state.
He assured Ugwuanyi that the people of Ezeagu LGA will vote for the PDP overwhelmingly in the forthcoming LG elections and beyond.
On his part, the member representing Ezeagu Constituency, Rt. Hon. Obieze said that the Local Government elections is a walkover. He added that “the governor has moved round and has watered the ground” for a smooth victory for the PDP.
Obieze appreciated Ugwuanyi for making the work easy for them and assured the governor that the people of Ezeagu LGA were solidly behind him. “Where you stand is where I will stand and where I stand is where the 24 members of the State House of Assembly stand”, Obieze said.
The lawmaker cautioned that “any leader in Enugu West Senatorial District who does not support Ugwuanyi should retrace his or her steps, amend and support the governor as we will turn against that person”.
Other speakers at the rally, were the State Chairman of PDP, Hon. Augustine Nnamani, Senator Ben Collins Ndu, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ogbuefi Ozomgbachi, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Rt. Hon. Dr. Festus Uzor, c for Budget, Dr. David Ugwunta, Ozo Okey Ozoani, and Council Chairman, Hon. Chukwudi Ani, They all expressed profound gratitude to Gov. Ugwuanyi for his developmental projects in Ezeagu LGA in the areas road infrastructure, health and education as well as hu myman empowerment.
Addressing the crowd, Ugwuanyi urged the people of Ezeagu LGA to come out on February 23 to vote massively for the PDP and its chairmanship and councillorship candidates. He also urged the party’s candidates to serve their people with the fear of God, if elected.
The campaign train was also at Uzo-Uwani LGA where Senator Chukwuka Utazi, representing Enugu North Senatorial zone, the member representing Uzo-Uwani Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Josephat Okika, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Matthew Idu, the Council Chairman, Hon. Chukwudi Nnadozie, Special Advisers to the Governor, Hon. Cornell Onwubuya and Hon. Jonathan Chukwuma, the LG PDP Chairman, Hon. Jude Okonkwo, the PDP National Ex-Officio, Princess Nwanneka Edith Okoro, among other stakeholders thanked Gov. Ugwuanyi for his administration’s attention to the council area in terms of road infrastructure, agricultural revolution vis-à-vis revitalization of Ada Rice Farm Settlement, education and healthcare facilities, among others.
They reassured Ugwuanyi that they wete solidly behind him and will continue to stand by his political decisions in 2023.
