The South East political class has been urged to forge a united front to achieve the Igbo agenda.

 

Speaking in Awka, the National Chairman of Anambra for Soludo, Chief Jude Emecheta said unity of purpose will give Ndịgbo stronger voice and presence in national affairs.

 

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Chief Emecheta noted that over the years, APGA has provided credible and progressive leadership that has changed the political narratives in Anambra State and made the state a reference point of good governance and political stability.

 

He urged politicians in South East to embrace APGA as a credible political platform that would enable them produce visionary future leaders well equipped to serve the collective interest of the people and work towards repositioning the South East zone for effective harnessing of abundant human and material resources that will transform the region to economic and industrial hub of Africa.

 

Chief Emecheta noted that emergence of Professor Chukwuma Soludo as the Governor elect of Anambra State has brought new political order, pointing out that the recent thank you visit of Old Aguata Union to Governor Willie Obiano was a demonstration of political maturity and affirmation of strong synergy and collaboration between outgoing administration and incoming government.

 

Also speaking, the State chairman of Miners Association of Nigeria, Chief Henry Igboeli, expressed confidence that the Governor-elect Professor Soludo would consolidate on remarkable achievements of Governor Willie Obiano and would use his wealth of experience to further elevate the state to a place of pride.

 

Chief Igboeli urged the political class to look beyond party affiliation and sentiments and give the new administration support and encouragement to achieve its vision, in order to build a better future with opportunities for the children

 

He assured that they would give the incoming administration all needed support and collaboration to open up the state mining sector to enable the state unlock untapped resources to boost the economy and widen scope of employment opportunities, noting that the state is endowed with a lot of natural resources which if well harnessed would boost state and national economies.