Anambra APGA Chairman Obi Urges Stakeholders To Mobilize People For Voter Registration Exercise

Stakeholders have been urged to mobilize and sensitize their people to participate actively in the ongoing voter registration exercise.

Speaking in Awka, the State Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Sir Nobert Obi said this would ensure mass participation in the coming governorship election in the State.

Sir Norbert said continuous voter registration offers opportunity for eligible voters to obtain voter’s cards to enable them participate in elections.

Sir Nobert reminded the political class that election is not a do or die affair, and stressed the need for them to uphold electoral guidelines and constitution to avoid overheating the polity

He cautioned against recruitment of youths for political thuggery, noting that most of the youths used in the past for political violence ended up as armed robbers and cultists, who continued to hold the society hostage.

He extolled Governor Willie Obiano for creating conducive environment for socioeconomic and political activities to thrive in the State.

Also speaking, the President General of Awgbu Progress Union, Mr Joe Onwuchekwa said the registration exercise is another opportunity for people of the State to equip themselves properly to participate actively in the coming election, urging those who have attained eighteen years since the last election, relocated from other places, lost their voters cards or want to update information on their registration status to explore the present opportunity.

Mr Onwuchekwa called on woman and youth leaders, churches and market leaders to sensitize and mobilize their members to obtain their voter’s cards and participate in the electoral process and explained that voting power is the most effective tool in asserting political power and entrenching good governance, as well as having stronger voice in negotiating national issues and affairs.

He urged INEC to commence early preparation to provide necessary manpower and logistics for the Anambra governorship election to meet the expectations of the people.