The Senatorial seat for the 2023 General Elections for Anambra South, Aguata Federal Constituency, Aguata State Constituency One and Aguata State Constituency Two, appear clearly to be a one-horse race now, as the people of the Constituency have endorsed All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA National and State Assembly candidates in the upcoming election.
The candidates endorsed were Honourable Chris Azubogu for Anambra South Senatorial District, Engineer Dom Okafor for Aguata Federal House of Representatives, Honourable Anayo Okpalaeke for Aguata One and Honourable Tony Muobike for Aguata Two in the Anambra State House of Assembly.
The endorsement came from critical stakeholders including traditional rulers and Presidents-General of communities in the area, the Aguata Elders Forum, leaders of women and youth groups in Aguata among others.
Addressing the people , the traditional ruler of Isuofia and a retired Colonel in the Nigerian Army, Igwe Christopher Muoghalu, acknowledged that although the traditional rulers are adjudged not to be political but when it comes to situations like this, they must step out to salvage the condition of their people.
While urging the people to rally round them, the royal fathers blessed the APGA candidates and prayed that they will be victorious in the upcoming election.
Moving the endorsement motion, the Secretary Aguata Elders Forum, Honourable Victor Ezeonwumelu from Umuchu, said Aguata people know what is best for them, adding that the motion to endorse the APGA National and State Assembly candidates, is to guarantee a peaceful reign for Governor Chukwuma Soludo and ensure the realization of his dream of building a prosperous Anambra State.
After Chief Peter Ezeofor from Ekwulobia, who is the Chairman, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Aguata Chapter supported the motion, the entire assembly through voice vote, chorused the acceptance and endorsement of the APGA candidates.
On behalf of the women Presidents-General, Dr. Obioma Onyejegbu, who is the leader of Ora Eri women and the Secretary, Anambra State Association of Women Town Leaders, said all the women Presidents-General across Aguata will not only talk this time, but will mobilize and come out en-masse to ensure that the victory for the APGA National and State Assembly Candidates is actualized.
Responding on behalf of the All Progressives Grand Alliance candidates, Engineer Okafor reaffirmed his stance towards closely working with Governor Chukwuma Soludo towards achieving a prosperous and livable Anambra State.
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