Anambra 2021: Ekwunife calls for unity among PDP leaders

Senator Uche Ekwunife, the Chairperson, PDP Anambra State Governorship Campaign Council has called for unity among party stakeholders and leaders in order for the party to wrest power from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the forthcoming governorship election.

Ekwunife, who is also the lawmaker representing Anambra Central, spoke on Sunday at the inauguration of Mr Valentine Ozigbo’s campaign team in Awka, ahead of the take-off of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP’s) campaigns for the November 6 election.

She said for the PDP to achieve victory in the election, chieftains like Chief Chris Uba and Chief Linus Ukachukwu, among others, must be involved. She described them as those “you can’t wish away in a battle of this nature.”

Ekwunife said such personalities have contributed to the progress of the party, not only in Anambra State or Southeast but also in the entire country.

“Take it or leave it, people like Chris Uba, Linus Ukachukwu and others remain our leaders. They can’t be wished away as far as the coming governorship election is concerned. We’ll continue to appeal to them so that they will join us to go into the election,” she said.

Describing the party’s candidate, Ozigbo, as a product of divine providence, Ekwunife promised to support his candidature. She urged others to support him.

“The task ahead of us does not call for mere occupying of positions. Rather, it is a call to service, so that Anambra State will maintain a stable and an effective leadership in 2022.

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“This meeting is not only targeted at inaugurating SEC, it is also a platform for us to share and reflect on the Council’s Terms of Reference, and set preliminary timelines for setting up a formidable election management in 21 local governments and 326 electoral wards.

“No less is expected of us than our utmost best, which calls for dedication and commitment. More importantly, your demonstration of ingenuity, creativity, innovation and pro-activeness in the handling of both individuals and group tasks shall provide the magic that will enable us overcome our opponents.

“Therefore, your conduct and performance must at all times reflect your sensitivity to the needs, for our candidate to emerge victorious on November 6,” Ekwunife said.

The Director-General of the campaign organisation, Dr Alex Obiogbolu, a former governorship aspirant in the party, thanked stakeholders and members of the campaign organisation for their efforts towards uniting the party.

He advised the party supporters to approach the coming election with sincerity and unity of purpose so that the party will emerge victorious on November 6.

Obiogbolu said in a few days, the party’s campaign council would be inaugurated in the 21 local governments and 326 wards for an effective grassroots campaign.

Zainab Sa’id