Women representatives from the seven local government areas of Anambra Central Senatorial Zone have declared their support for the senatorial candidacy of Hon. Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo.
Leading the women, Hon. Njideka Oraedum, who spoke at the Hon. Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo Centre for Development and ICT, said the senatorial candidate had been a source of support and joy to many women for over two decades, both before and during his tenure as a member of the House of Representatives.
She said the women had resolved to support Nwankwo throughout the campaign and vote for him on election day.
Oraedum described Nwankwo as a philanthropist of exceptional character who had used his legislative position and personal resources to improve the lives of his constituents.
Also speaking at the event, the Mayor of Anaocha, Hon. Rome Ibekwe, commended the women for their endorsement and urged them to remain committed to taking the Onyendozi message to the grassroots.
Ibekwe described women as key pillars of societal development and stressed the need for increased participation of women in politics.
Similarly, the Mayor-elect of Njikoka Local Government Area, Hon. Ikechukwu Okakpu, commended the women for their unity and support for Onyendozi’s candidacy.
He urged them to intensify their grassroots mobilisation and promote the message of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, across the senatorial zone.
The women unanimously pledged their support for Nwankwo, promising to work for the success of APGA at all levels in the forthcoming elections.
Also present at the event were the Njikoka APGA Local Government Chairman, Hon. Pharm. Chinedu Anaekwe; APGA State Women Leader, Mrs. Chinwe Umerie; Hon. Chikodili Afamefuna; former commissioners; and other dignitaries.
