Party (PDP) in the Anambra 2017 governorship elections, has revealed
The plan of the candidate to run an efficient tax system.
Speaking in Awka on Monday during the tour of PDP Women, Dr. Obaze
Said her husband, Mr. Oseloka H. Obaze, has plans to harmonise the
Current tax system. She decried the effects of multiple taxations
Re-introduced by the current administration. According to her, the PDP
Candidate, if elected, will expand the state’s tax base, reduce tax
Burden and introduce solitary monthly payments. She said the move is
Aimed at relieving the plight of market women who are struggling to
Make ends meet and also take care of the family.
She also said the PDP candidate and his running mate will genuinely
Make Awka a befitting capital city. She recounted the struggles of
Various governments to live up to the usual campaign promise of
Transforming the Awka capital city, saying it failed because of lack
Of proper planning and government commitment. She said that plans and
Results of studies on how to transform the capital city is already
Available.
Dr. Obaze reminded the crowd that her husband had, as SSG to former
Governor Peter Obi attracted foreign partners to Okpoko who did a
Study on the city for urban renewal but the plan failed to materialize
Owing to their lack of confidence in the current administration. She
Assured that with Mr. Obaze in the saddle, that Anambra will leverage
On the synergy that exists between him and development partners to
Transform Awka into a modern city.
The US-trained pediatrician reiterated the commitment of the PDP to
Offer free, quality and compulsory education from kindergarten to JS3,
As well as raise the budget for education from what it currently is to
26 percent as recommended by UNICEF.
She further stated that one of the quickstarts of their government
Will be the reintroduction of five thousand Naira social welfare
Package for the aged and the introduction of Charity Care which will
Attend to the free healthcare of indigent citizens and affordable
Healthcare for all citizens.
Dr. Obaze was in the company of Mrs. Margaret Obi, wife of the former
Governor and women stakeholders in Awka South Local Government Area.
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