2023: Ozigbo declares to contest for Anambra South senatorial seat

Valentine Ozigbo

The People Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in November 6, 2021, Anambra governorship election, Mr Valentine Ozigbo, has declared to contest for the Anambra South Senatorial seat in the 2023 general elections.

Ozigbo in a with journalists in Awka, Anambra State capital, confirmed that he had accepted the call by “his people, the people of Anambra South, and influential voices across Anambra State” to run for the seat.

Mr Ozigbo clinched the gubernatorial ticket of the PDP in a keenly contested primary in June 2021 and came second in the main election behind Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Following the gubernatorial election, the clamour for Ozigbo to run for the senatorial seat of Anambra South began with youth groups and political blocs in the state pushing for him to serve at the Red Chamber of the national assembly.

Ozigbo, is positioned to clinch the Anambra South Senatorial zone ticket in the PDP primary slated for May 2022 as the most popular and widely accepted aspirant.

Ozigbo has been widely praised for his style of politics, which is issues-based and devoid of bitterness. In recognition of his political exploits, disposition to power, and contribution to humanity, a coalition of organisations led by the 100 Achievers Organisation awarded him the Anambra Man of the Year 2021 honour.

Ozigbo resigned from his role as President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc in 2020 to dedicate the next chapter of his life to public service.

He is the Founder of the non-profit charity, Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Foundation, through which he has positively impacted the lives of over 500,000 in his native Anambra State.

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