THE re-election bid of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State got a boost on Monday as the people of Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of the State, comprising 12 autonomous communities unanimously, endorsed him for a second term in office.
Another candidate endorsed was Senator Chimaroke Nnamani for Enugu-East Senatorial poll. Both Ugwuanyi and Nnamani are contesting in the forthcoming general elections under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Rising from their meeting which comprised the leadership of the town union of the autonomous communities, constituent villages, major markets and all the kindred families, the people commended Ugwuanyi for his uncommon leadership style and giant development strides across the state, especially in their area.
The people who specifically mentioned the construction of Ndiagu-Akpugo road, which they noted was the first state government’s road project in their land, also lauded the governor for the rehabilitation of Ameze Water Scheme and appointments of their sons and daughters into sensitive positions in the state.
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Moving the motion for the endorsement, a former Federal Commissioner with the Public Complaints Commission, Hon Afam Nnaji, after highlighting the good works of the governor, his penchant for peace and special love for the people of Nkanuland, stated that his re-election would ensure continuity and consolidation of the economic expansion of the state.
In his remark, the Royal father of the day, His Royal Majesty, Igwe John Ideyi, prayed fervently for the unity and Progress of Akpugo and for God to grant of the people their wish for Gov. Ugwuanyi, Hon. Nnaji and other PDP candidates at the polls.
Earlier, while welcoming participants, the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Honourable Sam Ogbu-Nwobodo, explained that the essence of the gathering was to bring the leaders of the people together in unity, to continue to forge a common front for socio-political and economic development of their area in particular and the state in general.
Ogbu-Nwobodo thanked the people for their unceasing prayers, solidarity, goodwill and support for Governor Ugwuanyi and the emergence of their illustrious son, Hon. Nnaji as the PDP candidate for Nkanu West/East Federal Constituency, and solicited more support for their landslide victory at the forthcoming general election.
Also speaking, Nnaji while thanking the governor for his love for Akpugo, called on the people to imbibe the spirit of love for one another to move Akpugo, Nkanu West Local Government Area and Enugu State forward.
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