By Praise Chinecherem
Anambra state Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has assured people of Onitsha South Local Government Area of the State that the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, under his watch, with continue to govern the State as days go by.
Soludo stated this at St. Jude Catholic Church Fegge in Onitsha, on Sunday while speaking at the Thanksgiving Service of the National Chairman of the party, Chief Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, who is celebrating his Supreme Court Victory that affirmed him as the authentic National Chairman of APGA.
Recall that the Supreme Court on November 27th, 2024 affirmed Sly Ezeokenwa as the authentic National Chairman of the APGA, putting to an end the partyโs leadership dispute between Ezeokenwa and his challenger, Chief Edozie Njoku.
Soludo thanked party supporters for standing strong with their national chairman during the Court battle.
He said that the victory was a clear evidence that APGA was progressively formed in 2002 to provide good governance to the people of the state and Nigerians at large.
“Anambra State has been in the progressive page since the administration of Mr Peter Obi, Chief Willie Obiano and now under my watch and it will continue in that part as days go.
“With the victory, my administration will be more committed to the welfare and development of the state,” he assured.
Soludo urged the people to come out emasse on Thursday, May 8 to receive Tinubu to the state.
The celebrant, Chief Ezeokenwa, commended the judiciary for a job well done, assuring that his leadership will not disappoint the people of Onitsha South, Anambra State, South East region and the country as a whole.
He assured that the party under his leadership would work to ensure that Soludo won 362/ 362 come November 8, 2025 governorship election in the state.
In his contribution, the frontline aspirant of the party in the forthcoming Anambra South Senatorial District bye election, Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, also lauded the Supreme Court for resolving the partyโs leadership tussle, describing the decision as a welcome development to Nigeria democracy.
โThis landmark decision is a testament to the judiciaryโs commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice is served.
He used the celebration to assure the people of Anambra South that his representation if elected as Senator would further attract government presence to the zone in line with governor Soludo’s vision of making Anambra peaceful, secure, livable and prosperous state in Nigeria.
In attendance to the church service were Anambra first lady, Mrs Nonye Soludo, former Chairman of the party, Chief Victor Oye, State Chairman of the party, Barr Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, APGA National Publicity Secretary, Dr Ejimofor Opara and Chairman of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Hon Emeka Orji.
Others were Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor and his health and environment counterparts, Dr Afam Obidike and Engr Felix Odimegwu, Soludo support groups, among others.
