The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on Saturday September 21st held a mega rally ahead of the September 28th local government election at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, Anambra state.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo in his address spoke
on the significance of the event.
Prof. Soludo who is the National Leader of APGA stated that the aim of the campaign was to encourage party loyalists to go out and campaign, vote and be voted for during the upcoming local government election.
The Governor emphasized the importance of the grassroots elections, stating that it sets the direction for the development of the state.
He revealed that about nine political parties are participating in the elections, but only APGA fielded candidates in all the elective positions.
The Governor expressed his love for the party, assuring of continuation and consolidation of progressivism, enumerating the various achievements of his administration under the platform including road infrastructure, building human capital that is productive at home and exportable abroad, technology and innovation agenda, among others.
Anambra State APGA Chairman Barr. Ifeatu Obiokoye who set the tone of the event stressed that the party is ready to go to the field and canvass for support.
The National Chairman of APGA, Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa pointed out that Anambra is performing well in all sectors, which is a good example for others to emulate.
Former National Chairmam of the party, Dr. Victor Oye, emphasized that there is no opposition to APGA, that the party remains indestructible, beckoning on APGA members to remain focused.
In there separate speech, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Rt. Hon. Paschal Agbodike, Rt. Hon. Chuma Okoye, Chief Dozie Nwankwo, emphasized that the state of the party is strong, pointing out that they are all seeing the good work of APGA in the state, calling for more support.
