ilugunboy: Next Anambra state governor is Joseph Ikem Odumodu....

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berem: Anambra Guber: Uba Unveils Himself


Anambra State could be said to have figuratively moved to Lagos, the former capital of Nigeria, when traditional rulers and presidents generals of town unions from the state converged to discuss with one of their illustrious sons, who wants to vie for governorship.

It was a meeting, where businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Ifeanyi Uba unfolded the plans he has for the state, if elected governor in November.

Indeed, the meeting was part of the consultation, which Uba, chairman and chief executive officer of Capital Oil and Gas Industries Limited, has embarked upon, in his quest to become governor of Anambra State. He also used the occasion to show his guests his business empire, in a facility tour of his companies and business offices.

This, it was gathered, was to let them know that with such big investment, he's not going into government to make money for himself but to work for the socio-economic development of Anambra State.

To be sure, the facility tour revealed so much about Uba. It proved beyond any doubt that he was on ground in business. He is a man who knows his onions in his chosen field of business endeavour. It shows his leadership qualities, as, having successfully managed his business he has all it takes to also successfully manage the human and material resources of Anambra.

It should be mentioned here that this is the first time a business mogul from Anambra State, who is interested in the governorship of the state, has conducted his people round his business facilities and investments as well as let them into his activities. With this Uba scored a first.

The f tour of Uba's facilities has another thing to commend it for. It is a testimony to the businessman's willingness to sacrifice all he has to liberate Anambra from the shackles of poverty, penury and deprivation. With such positive expose, the good people of Anambra State would not have any doubt whatsoever that Uba is a fit and proper person to be the governor of their state.

Having honoured Uba's invitation in Lagos, they have made a statement to the effect that they believe in this selfish young man, who has, through his "Kero Direct," brought kerosene to the doorsteps of rural and poor people, at a subsidise price, among his other philanthropic gestures.

At the meeting, Uba made his case and gave his guest the floor to ask questions. Of course, the people did ask questions and he was meek and humbly in his answers to the questions. And this is the way it should be, for after all, democracy is government of the people by the people for the people. It was a pretty long town hall meeting of sorts, which lasted from 8pm till 7am the following day.

This shows that Uba is a man who listens and likes to receive ideas from the people. This cross-fertilization of ideas is what drives democracy and leads to good governance.

After the interaction, the people were not only impressed but they were also of the firm view that Uba is the man who God has prepared and positioned to save Anambra State from the ruin and maladministration of yesteryears. The good people of Anambra State do not need to search further or any longer, for the Messiah is here. They have found out from the tour that Uba's investment is huge, massive and outstanding.

The facilities included ships, jetties, depots, filling stations, tankers, and a host of others. It became apparent from findings from the tour that. Uba's Capital Oil & Gas Industries Limited is one of the biggest distributors of petroleum products in Nigeria.

Of great importance is the fact that Capital Oil & Gas has been a major player in the downstream sector even before the subsidy regime. The company has tankers, which supply fuel all over the country. In fact, the activities of the company in the area of supply of petroleum products is one of the reasons fuel is available everywhere today. This is because while other companies hoard fuel in order to make huge profit, Uba's companies are only interested in making the products available to all and sundry. Profit is not the driving force for the company.

On a personal level, Uba awards scholarships to indigent students. There are students who attend various schools in Nigeria, courtesy of Uba's sponsorship. He tars roads everywhere. His filling stations supply fuel free of charge to motorcyclists in Nnewi every Monday. He intervenes in all cases where poor people are being discriminated against or marginalised.

He donates money throughout the federation in pursuant of worthy causes.

This may be the reason his detractors wanted to rubbish him recently by framing him up. To God be the glory, he was vindicated by the court, the court of public opinions and by the National Assembly. It became apparent that his adversaries in business were afraid of his rising profile and success story and they tried to pull him down by tarnishing his image and painting him in black colours as a man who could not settle his debts.

Anambrarians should search no more for a Messiah. We have one already in Uba. All the good people of Anambra State should now take a decision to crown and elect Uba as the next governor of the state. Uba is a great Igbo man who loves his people and Nigeria alike, with great passion and dedication.

His love for the Igbo became even more manifest when he committed a huge sum of money towards giving the deceased Igbo sage and leader, Chief Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, a decent national and befitting burial.

Uba has come to judgment in Anambra. He is the Messiah Anambra needs. As Jesus was proclaimed by the Almighty God as his beloved son in whom he was well pleased, Anambra people say that Uba is their beloved son in whom they are not only pleased but also in whom they repose great hope and confidence to lead them to the land of promise.

Surely, the cap of governorship of Anambra fits Uba. Let him wear it.

We need men little him, who are richer than the government they want to control and who will not misappropriate public funds, but will augment the same with their own money. We need patriots in power. We need statesmen. We need good men.

Uba is his own man and his own candidate. Politicians who are relying on godfathers should be shunned. The era of godfatherism should be over. The godsons have ruined many states and governments. A distinguished personality and wealthy businessman like Uba will not dip his hands into the coffers of government to help himself because he is richer than the government he will control. Uba is not coming to government to make money.

He is not seeking political office to acquire wealth or buy private jet, which he already has. Uba is coming to create wealth in Anambra, reinvigorate the economy resuscitate ailing infrastructure, provide employment and give hope to the people.

The leaders in Anambra State have seen it all. They are in a position to assess Uba and his pedigree.

http://m.naij.com/news/32353.html

callydon:
and if u EVER used ur data bundle on ur fone for any other thing apart 4rm facebook n pinging, u wud knw dat Ifeanyi Ubah has been cleared of all allegations as concerned wit Access Bank n Coscharis...
if dat is nt so, he wud nt be ÊlÎGÎblÊ to contest in d 1st place.

berem: you are right! what matters is the candidate and not the party. Ngige has done it before and can still do it again. I don't see how Tinubu and co can control the affairs of Anambra state if Ngige is elected under APC. But it's better he remains a Senator anyway.

ACM10:

No way! Ngige has done it before and he can still do it again. We need someone of his kind to halt the present decline in infrastructural development in Anambra, then place us on the path of progress. I will go with the "tried, tested and trusted". He can't remain wasted in the senate. He can't!

Mr. Globe:

Andy is presently a Senator and is not doing badly. If soludo does not run then Andy has my support. I know he has great visions for the state.

asha 80: that he has been cleared of any wrongdoing does not mean he has been cleared of his debt.use your danm brain.

Odenigbo Aroli:

Are you faqing with me or what? Ifeanyi Uba will be put in his place when time comes. I see you dont know what is called "the power of incumbency". I can tell you are one of Ifeanyi Uba puppets but dont you worry because when the head is cut off the ears go with it. Ifeanyi Uba isnt the first "money bag" to run for election. Annie Okankwo comes to mind but where is he today. Read my previous posts.

chino11: God forbid we don't want unlettered people like Ifeanyi to come close to the Zik's Place(Govt House Awka). Anambra has the best and brightest so we should not settle for mediocre and money bag as Ifeanyi.

Andy is from Uga, same town as me but I will support any person with the best idea for Anambra. Below are my candidates:

Nkem Akunyili
Soludo
Andy Uba
Ngige (not under yeroba and aboki party)

berem: Anambra Guber: Uba Unveils Himself


Anambra State could be said to have figuratively moved to Lagos, the former capital of Nigeria, when traditional rulers and presidents generals of town unions from the state converged to discuss with one of their illustrious sons, who wants to vie for governorship.

It was a meeting, where businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Ifeanyi Uba unfolded the plans he has for the state, if elected governor in November.

Indeed, the meeting was part of the consultation, which Uba, chairman and chief executive officer of Capital Oil and Gas Industries Limited, has embarked upon, in his quest to become governor of Anambra State. He also used the occasion to show his guests his business empire, in a facility tour of his companies and business offices.

This, it was gathered, was to let them know that with such big investment, he's not going into government to make money for himself but to work for the socio-economic development of Anambra State.

To be sure, the facility tour revealed so much about Uba. It proved beyond any doubt that he was on ground in business. He is a man who knows his onions in his chosen field of business endeavour. It shows his leadership qualities, as, having successfully managed his business he has all it takes to also successfully manage the human and material resources of Anambra.

It should be mentioned here that this is the first time a business mogul from Anambra State, who is interested in the governorship of the state, has conducted his people round his business facilities and investments as well as let them into his activities. With this Uba scored a first.

The f tour of Uba's facilities has another thing to commend it for. It is a testimony to the businessman's willingness to sacrifice all he has to liberate Anambra from the shackles of poverty, penury and deprivation. With such positive expose, the good people of Anambra State would not have any doubt whatsoever that Uba is a fit and proper person to be the governor of their state.

Having honoured Uba's invitation in Lagos, they have made a statement to the effect that they believe in this selfish young man, who has, through his "Kero Direct," brought kerosene to the doorsteps of rural and poor people, at a subsidise price, among his other philanthropic gestures.

At the meeting, Uba made his case and gave his guest the floor to ask questions. Of course, the people did ask questions and he was meek and humbly in his answers to the questions. And this is the way it should be, for after all, democracy is government of the people by the people for the people. It was a pretty long town hall meeting of sorts, which lasted from 8pm till 7am the following day.

This shows that Uba is a man who listens and likes to receive ideas from the people. This cross-fertilization of ideas is what drives democracy and leads to good governance.

After the interaction, the people were not only impressed but they were also of the firm view that Uba is the man who God has prepared and positioned to save Anambra State from the ruin and maladministration of yesteryears. The good people of Anambra State do not need to search further or any longer, for the Messiah is here. They have found out from the tour that Uba's investment is huge, massive and outstanding.

The facilities included ships, jetties, depots, filling stations, tankers, and a host of others. It became apparent from findings from the tour that. Uba's Capital Oil & Gas Industries Limited is one of the biggest distributors of petroleum products in Nigeria.

Of great importance is the fact that Capital Oil & Gas has been a major player in the downstream sector even before the subsidy regime. The company has tankers, which supply fuel all over the country. In fact, the activities of the company in the area of supply of petroleum products is one of the reasons fuel is available everywhere today. This is because while other companies hoard fuel in order to make huge profit, Uba's companies are only interested in making the products available to all and sundry. Profit is not the driving force for the company.

On a personal level, Uba awards scholarships to indigent students. There are students who attend various schools in Nigeria, courtesy of Uba's sponsorship. He tars roads everywhere. His filling stations supply fuel free of charge to motorcyclists in Nnewi every Monday. He intervenes in all cases where poor people are being discriminated against or marginalised.

He donates money throughout the federation in pursuant of worthy causes.

This may be the reason his detractors wanted to rubbish him recently by framing him up. To God be the glory, he was vindicated by the court, the court of public opinions and by the National Assembly. It became apparent that his adversaries in business were afraid of his rising profile and success story and they tried to pull him down by tarnishing his image and painting him in black colours as a man who could not settle his debts.

Anambrarians should search no more for a Messiah. We have one already in Uba. All the good people of Anambra State should now take a decision to crown and elect Uba as the next governor of the state. Uba is a great Igbo man who loves his people and Nigeria alike, with great passion and dedication.

His love for the Igbo became even more manifest when he committed a huge sum of money towards giving the deceased Igbo sage and leader, Chief Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, a decent national and befitting burial.

Uba has come to judgment in Anambra. He is the Messiah Anambra needs. As Jesus was proclaimed by the Almighty God as his beloved son in whom he was well pleased, Anambra people say that Uba is their beloved son in whom they are not only pleased but also in whom they repose great hope and confidence to lead them to the land of promise.

Surely, the cap of governorship of Anambra fits Uba. Let him wear it.

We need men little him, who are richer than the government they want to control and who will not misappropriate public funds, but will augment the same with their own money. We need patriots in power. We need statesmen. We need good men.

Uba is his own man and his own candidate. Politicians who are relying on godfathers should be shunned. The era of godfatherism should be over. The godsons have ruined many states and governments. A distinguished personality and wealthy businessman like Uba will not dip his hands into the coffers of government to help himself because he is richer than the government he will control. Uba is not coming to government to make money.

He is not seeking political office to acquire wealth or buy private jet, which he already has. Uba is coming to create wealth in Anambra, reimy resuscitate ailing infrastructure, provide employment and give hope to the people.

The leaders in Anambra State have seen it all. They are in a position to assess Uba and his pedigree.

http://m.naij.com/news/32353.html

ig.chuka:
First of all, going to lagos to show us ur investments is very wrong. It just means you dont have any investments in anambra to show us. By implication, he is going to invest anambra's money in lagos if he becomes governor. I dont take such businessmen serious. Charity begins at home.

CFCfan: Ifeanyi Uba may suffer from negative name-recognition next year; what with the past nefarious political activities committed by his brother-Andy Uba. I'll support Soludo if he decides to run for the office.

Emperoh:

Ifeanyi Ubah and Andy Ubah are no relatives.
Just coincidence of name

Emperoh: I am not claiming to know much but here are a few things i think.

Most of us will sit behind our laptops and make assertions based on news we hear from our different contacts in Anambra or based on news we hear on TV and radio and newspaper propaganda and yet we can't think they are right. If i ask those making assumptions if they voted the in the last elections, the answer will most likely be NO. What that means is with all your internet power, your vote can never be a deciding factor in the power brokerage of Anambra State. You form approximately 30 percent of the middle-class voters in Anambra that are never counted.

An average middle class Anambrarian who has access to a laptop and internet thinks showing political intelligence is enough. yet the grassroot politicians will do their thing and win and we think it's rigging. The truth is this; Approximately 70 percent of voters in any election in Anambra state are rural dwellers who are not so given to the divisions we show here and may not really know their left from the right. In the end, it is their votes that decides who wins.

In our Anambra situation, we think Peter Obi has no Political back up but i tell you guys, he has done much much more than any person who has governed Anambra before. if anyone thinks he can come and sweep Anambra away from him; please think again.

let me give u a short analysis; With three senatorial zones in Anambra only Anambra North has not provided a governor in the history of the State. Now this is also the least developed area of the state. Let me assume Oseloka Obaze or Paul Odenigbo) runs for APGA(AN North), Chris Ngige for ACN (AN Central), Charles Soludo for PDP (AN South) who do you think will have the block of votes?

Obaze will win. Reason, he has the power of incumbency backing him, he will have the An North vote en block, AN central and AN South votes will be fragmented and he will definitely get at lease 30 percent in AN South and another 40 - 50 percent in AN central: reason, Obi is the first and only governor to have made a developmental milestone in Anambra North, giving it access roads and other amenities, gave its indigenes a say in Anambra governance and also ensured their indigene is running. AN Central will have at least half of the votes since Obi is from here and let me also assume that with his influence, he could get the votes of An South. With this alone, the result is decided!

Another factor is; majority of the voters being rural dwellers will definitely move the side that have had the best impact on them; whether it's with the momentary sharing of political gifts or through infrastructure development. This is why the grass root politician will always carry the day anywhere. Check the records; they have the foot soldiers, they have access to rural dwellers who they are closer to and also whose votes are the main determinants on who win.

Hence, it will be totally wrong to sit behind a laptop and permute on what you think without being on ground. from a little research i carried out, the rural voter, old woman/man in the village will stay in the sun to vote and controls the highest number of block votes. If you think Peter Obi has no influence in the power distribution in Anambra as it is now, i pity you. His impact on the lives of rural dwellers will and is a major decider for him.

Please go into the villages and check for facts. I just did and what i saw was a shock to me.

ACM10:

No way! Ngige has done it before and he can still do it again. We need someone of his kind to halt the present decline in infrastructural development in Anambra, then place us on the path of progress. I will go with the "tried, tested and trusted". He can't remain wasted in the senate. He can't!

berem: Anambra Guber: Uba Unveils Himself


Anambra State could be said to have figuratively moved to Lagos, the former capital of Nigeria, when traditional rulers and presidents generals of town unions from the state converged to discuss with one of their illustrious sons, who wants to vie for governorship....

Having honoured Uba's invitation in Lagos, they have made a statement to the effect that they believe in this selfish young man, who has, through his "Kero Direct," brought kerosene to the doorsteps of rural and poor people, at a subsidise price, among his other philanthropic gestures.


http://m.naij.com/news/32353.html

Emperoh: I am not claiming to know much but here are a few things i think.

Most of us will sit behind our laptops and make assertions based on news we hear from our different contacts in Anambra or based on news we hear on TV and radio and newspaper propaganda and yet we can't think they are right. If i ask those making assumptions if they voted the in the last elections, the answer will most likely be NO. What that means is with all your internet power, your vote can never be a deciding factor in the power brokerage of Anambra State. You form approximately 30 percent of the middle-class voters in Anambra that are never counted.

An average middle class Anambrarian who has access to a laptop and internet thinks showing political intelligence is enough. yet the grassroot politicians will do their thing and win and we think it's rigging. The truth is this; Approximately 70 percent of voters in any election in Anambra state are rural dwellers who are not so given to the divisions we show here and may not really know their left from the right. In the end, it is their votes that decides who wins.

In our Anambra situation, we think Peter Obi has no Political back up but i tell you guys, he has done much much more than any person who has governed Anambra before. if anyone thinks he can come and sweep Anambra away from him; please think again.

let me give u a short analysis; With three senatorial zones in Anambra only Anambra North has not provided a governor in the history of the State. Now this is also the least developed area of the state. Let me assume Oseloka Obaze or Paul Odenigbo) runs for APGA(AN North), Chris Ngige for ACN (AN Central), Charles Soludo for PDP (AN South) who do you think will have the block of votes?

Obaze will win. Reason, he has the power of incumbency backing him, he will have the An North vote en block, AN central and AN South votes will be fragmented and he will definitely get at lease 30 percent in AN South and another 40 - 50 percent in AN central: reason, Obi is the first and only governor to have made a developmental milestone in Anambra North, giving it access roads and other amenities, gave its indigenes a say in Anambra governance and also ensured their indigene is running. AN Central will have at least half of the votes since Obi is from here and let me also assume that with his influence, he could get the votes of An South. With this alone, the result is decided!

Another factor is; majority of the voters being rural dwellers will definitely move the side that have had the best impact on them; whether it's with the momentary sharing of political gifts or through infrastructure development. This is why the grass root politician will always carry the day anywhere. Check the records; they have the foot soldiers, they have access to rural dwellers who they are closer to and also whose votes are the main determinants on who win.

Hence, it will be totally wrong to sit behind a laptop and permute on what you think without being on ground. from a little research i carried out, the rural voter, old woman/man in the village will stay in the sun to vote and controls the highest number of block votes. If you think Peter Obi has no influence in the power distribution in Anambra as it is now, i pity you. His impact on the lives of rural dwellers will and is a major decider for him.

Please go into the villages and check for facts. I just did and what i saw was a shock to me.

Emperoh: I am not claiming to know much but here are a few things i think.

Most of us will sit behind our laptops and make assertions based on news we hear from our different contacts in Anambra or based on news we hear on TV and radio and newspaper propaganda and yet we can't think they are right. If i ask those making assumptions if they voted the in the last elections, the answer will most likely be NO. What that means is with all your internet power, your vote can never be a deciding factor in the power brokerage of Anambra State. You form approximately 30 percent of the middle-class voters in Anambra that are never counted.

An average middle class Anambrarian who has access to a laptop and internet thinks showing political intelligence is enough. yet the grassroot politicians will do their thing and win and we think it's rigging. The truth is this; Approximately 70 percent of voters in any election in Anambra state are rural dwellers who are not so given to the divisions we show here and may not really know their left from the right. In the end, it is their votes that decides who wins.

In our Anambra situation, we think Peter Obi has no Political back up but i tell you guys, he has done much much more than any person who has governed Anambra before. if anyone thinks he can come and sweep Anambra away from him; please think again.

let me give u a short analysis; With three senatorial zones in Anambra only Anambra North has not provided a governor in the history of the State. Now this is also the least developed area of the state. Let me assume Oseloka Obaze or Paul Odenigbo) runs for APGA(AN North), Chris Ngige for ACN (AN Central), Charles Soludo for PDP (AN South) who do you think will have the block of votes?

Obaze will win. Reason, he has the power of incumbency backing him, he will have the An North vote en block, AN central and AN South votes will be fragmented and he will definitely get at lease 30 percent in AN South and another 40 - 50 percent in AN central: reason, Obi is the first and only governor to have made a developmental milestone in Anambra North, giving it access roads and other amenities, gave its indigenes a say in Anambra governance and also ensured their indigene is running. AN Central will have at least half of the votes since Obi is from here and let me also assume that with his influence, he could get the votes of An South. With this alone, the result is decided!

Another factor is; majority of the voters being rural dwellers will definitely move the side that have had the best impact on them; whether it's with the momentary sharing of political gifts or through infrastructure development. This is why the grass root politician will always carry the day anywhere. Check the records; they have the foot soldiers, they have access to rural dwellers who they are closer to and also whose votes are the main determinants on who win.

Hence, it will be totally wrong to sit behind a laptop and permute on what you think without being on ground. from a little research i carried out, the rural voter, old woman/man in the village will stay in the sun to vote and controls the highest number of block votes. If you think Peter Obi has no influence in the power distribution in Anambra as it is now, i pity you. His impact on the lives of rural dwellers will and is a major decider for him.

Please go into the villages and check for facts. I just did and what i saw was a shock to me.