Group drums support for Anambra PDP Senatorial Candidate’s re-election

A coalition of women groups under the aegis of Anambra Central Women Forum has endorsed Uche Ekwunife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for another term at the National Assembly. The endorsement was announced at a group meeting in Awka, Anambra State Capital, to highlight preparations ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Mrs. Oge Ekweozor, the group’s spokesperson, said that Sen. Ekwunife is the most experienced and accepted candidate to represent the zone following her outstanding legislative performance.

Recall that in May, Ekwunife emerged as the flag bearer of PDP in Anambra Central Senatorial District to represent the zone at the upper chamber for the second time.

“Having evaluated the performance of Sen. Ekwunife, her impactful constituency projects in the 55 communities in the zone, and the need to consolidate and expand on the possible principal position as a second term senator.

“We, the coalition of Anambra women groups, now unanimously endorse Sen. Ekwunife for a second term to consolidate on the gains her unrivaled representation has brought to constituents in the state.

“We believe that Sen. Ekwunife is one of the active female Senators at the National Assembly and the best legislator to have represented the zone since 1999

“We hope that her return to the Senate and hopefully as a principal officer, will birth more developmental projects for the constituents, south east and Nigeria at large,” she said.

Ekweozor said Sen. Ekwunife is one of the few women in politics who had broken the gender bias and redefined representation with a deep sense of courage.

She called on women and youths to mobilise votes for Sen. Ekwunife in the communities as a demonstration of trust in her candidature to continue transforming Anambra central.

Also speaking, Mrs. Eucharia Anekwe said the endorsement was part of the Anambra Women Agenda known as ‘Nwanyibuife’ (females are valuables) to drive the progress and development of women in the state.

“We are worried about the low participation of women in politics and electoral process and the low representation and appointment of women in the state’s and nation’s political space.

“Our agenda is to mobile massively support for any qualified woman who is vying for elective position across parties. Hence, we are endorsing Sen. Ekwunife,” she said.

Mrs. Ifeyinwa Chinwuko, the Legislative Assistant to Sen. Ekwunife, appreciated the women for recognising the legislator’s outstanding legislative performance.

“She had ensured shared responsibility, continuous infrastructure development, youth and women empowerment and grassroot economic growth through resilient representation,” she said.

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