2027: APGA Reps aspirant pledges to collaborate with Gov Soludo

Frontline House of Representatives aspirant of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) for Awka North and South federal constituency, Mr. Azubuike Augustine Ekweozor, has promised to collaborate with the state Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo to attract federal projects, secure legislative support for state policies, and boost grassroots development.

He gave the assurance on Sunday during a meeting with members of “Anambra Patriots,” a political support group in the state, ahead of the May 23, 2026 primary election of the party in the state.

He said, “I am going to the National Assembly to assist our governor in developing Anambra state by facilitating federal project funding, lobbying federal ministries, and empowering members of our constituency.

“I will be a vital bridge connecting Anambra State government to the government in Abuja (federal government). I will use my position as member of key legislative committees to ensure that federal capital projects come to Anambra State. Where I’m not member of any of these committees, I’ll lobby my colleagues to attract such projects as roads, hospitals, schools, and power grids to Anambra.”

“I’ll collaborate with our governor, Soludo, to advocate for federal interventions, grants, and international aid, ensuring that Anambra gets its fair share of national resources. I will act as buffer between our state and federal authorities to maintain a stable environment for development.”

“Most importantly, I will sponsor and support legislative motions and bills that will address specific challenges in our state, such as ecological disaster recovery and agricultural development.”

The Reps aspirant further urged members of Anambra Patriots to join hands with other members of APGA to rally round him in order to win the party’s ticket during the primaries, and ultimately the general elections.

While explaining his personal traits, he described himself as a ‘street guy’ who is always accessible to everyone, and who will continue to be accessible even when he gets to the NASS.

Nwankwo who said he was the chairman of Soludo’s re-election campaign organisation in his Umuawulu country home, said he had remained firm in the party over the years, adding that the 2027 run should be a payback time.

He said the incumbent lawmaker did poorly in Agriculture, which is the mainstay of the economy of Awka North and South federal constituency. On the area of security, he said the incumbent left security in the hand of Soludo alone, and did not do anything to assist the state. He said if elected, he would give paramount attention to these areas.

He also said he will address infrastructural deficit in the constituency, and will build low-cost housing projects all over the constituency for the benefit of civil servants.

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He said he is the only person among APGA aspirants in the constituency, who has not been supported to occupy any political position, despite the fact that he has been supporting APGA in all its activities.

He called on the people to support him get to the House of Representatives, adding that he has all it takes to represent the federal constituency at the national assembly.

He assured that he is not going to the national assembly to embezzle constituency funds but to work for the people. He also assured that if Anambra Patriots support him to win, he would procure land and build benefitting secretariat for the group. He further assured that he would be at the House of Representatives for only one term.

Earlier, the Convener of Anambra Patriots, Arc Okey Ezeobi, told the aspirant that he will be held accountable for whatever promises me makes to the people.

He tasked the Reps aspirant to ensure he fulfils whatever promises he would make to the people, because, he woukd be rejected in future elections if he fails to perform.

Coordinator of Anambra Patriots in Awka South Constituency 1, Hon. Charles Nweke, described the aspirant as a man who is reputed for doing whatever he says. He added that the aspirant is eminently qualified to represent the federal constituency in Abuja.

Also, Coordinator of Anambra Patriots in Awka North LGA, Hon. Samuel Okoye, praised the aspirant for his good tack records in community and human capital development.

Hon. Okoye, who is a former President General of Amanuke community, assured that Anambra Patriots in Awka North will support his aspiration.

Chairman of Anambra Patriots, Chief Ejiamatu Damian Enekwechi (also known as Ozo Ejiamatu N’Anyi and Ejiamatu Nise), clarified that Ide Umuawulu came to interface with members of Anambra Patriots within Awka North and South federal constituency viz: Awka North, Awka South 1 and Awka South 2.

Chief Ejiamatu emphasized that Ide possesses the qualifications and capabilities necessary to effectively represent the interests of his constituents in Abuja.

He described Ide Umuawulu as a dedicated lawmaker whose experiences and successes make him a suitable representative for the federal constituency.