Political leaders in Anambra State have been urged to join hands with the State Independent Electoral Commission to conduct free, fair and credible local government elections. Speaking in Awka, the Vice President-General of the Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Damian Okeke Ogene said that the election will further enhance governance at the grassroots.
According to Chief Okeke Ogene, Local government elections serve as the foundation of democracy which brings governance closer to the people through provision of basic services, implementing developmental projects, and addressing community-specific issues.
He explained that the success of the election will boost confidence of the electorate in the process and reminded communities of the need to choose individuals of impeccable integrity, requisite knowledge, experience and capable of providing quality representation at any level, noting that effectiveness of local governance hinges on the outcomes of the election.
Chief Okeke Ogene pointed out that active community participation is essential for the success of local government elections and stressed the need for the state Independent Electoral Commission and security agencies to ensure adequate preparation for the exercise by strengthening their capacity and promoting civic education at the grassroots level.
He commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for fulfilling his promises to Ndi Anambra.
Also speaking, the National Patron, Anambra Demand for Soludo, Chief Henry Igboeli said that stakeholders and Ndi Anambra should support efforts of the Governor to conduct local government elections as this will decentralize governance and increase pace of development in various communities.
Chief Igboeli explained that the election provides an opportunity for the state electorate to have a direct say in their immediate governance structures that will foster effective local governance and ensure that democracy thrives from the grassroots.
He urged the All Progressives Grand Alliance members to start mobilizing voters to participate actively in the election to ensure landslide victory for the party to sustain the present tempo of human and infrastructural development across the state and applauded Governor Soludo for his people-oriented policies and programmes.
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