Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi-led Local Government Elections campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, stormed Aninri and Awgu local government areas, on Saturday, in continuation of the party's concerted efforts towards recording landslide victories for the PDP at the February 23, 2022 LG chairmanship and councillorship elections in the state.

At Aninri and Awgu LGAs, the people unanimously pledged their support and loyalty to Gov. Ugwuanyi as their leader who they will always abide by his leadership style and follow his political aspirations.

They appreciated Gov. Ugwuanyi for his achievements in their council areas aimed at impacting their lives positively such as healthcare facilities, infrastructure, school projects, and empowerment initiatives, peace and security, among others.

Speaking at Aninri LGA rally, the Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives who represents Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Toby Okechukwu, told Gov. Ugwuanyi that "leadership of the state (Enugu) is in your hands and we have to appreciate that and we will always remain loyal and respect the leader's approach".

Hon. Okechukwu commended Gov. Ugwuanyi for the way he has been leading them in particular and the people of Enugu State in general.

The federal lawmaker, who informed the audience that the Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, was unable to attend the rally because of flight cancellation in Abuja, also applauded Gov. Ugwuanyi for entrenching peace in Enugu State, noting that: "If there is no peace, there won't be progress and the peace you have brought shall follow you anywhere you go".

He assured the governor that they will deliver the PDP and its candidates overwhelmingly in the forthcoming Local Government elections in the state.

"Your Excellency, what we promise is that we will make our commitment and do the needful to make sure that our candidates sail through and we will support the party and we will also support the candidates", Hon. Okechukwu said.

Also speaking, the member representing Aninri Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Okwu Chinedu Otaka, described Gov. Ugwuanyi as the leader of the party in the state and "decider of our political fate."

Stressing that Gov. Ugwuanyi is the leader, Hon. Otaka said: "We have no two governors except Gov. Ugwuanyi, Gburugburu, Nwoke Obi Oma.

"We are behind you (Ugwuanyi), whatever you tell us to do is what we will do. You are the leader of the party in the state. Tell us what to do and we will do it".

Other speakers at the event, namely, the State Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, Hon. Uche Ogbonna, the Chairman, Aninri LGA, Hon. Ezekiel Chukwu, the Enugu West Senatorial District Chairman of the PDP, Ozo Okey Ozoani, and the LG Party Chairman, Hon. Victor Okoro, lauded Gov. Ugwuanyi's peace and grassroots development initiatives in the state, assuring him of their unflinching support and loyalty.

They maintained that Aninri LGA is a stronghold of PDP and expressed gratitude to Gov. Ugwuanyi, the state leadership of the PDP and party members in Aninri LGA for the emergence of Hon. Benneth Ajah as the chairmanship candidate of PDP in the forthcoming LG polls, pointing out that Ajah is a good man, philanthropist and human capital developer.

Prayers were offered for Gov. Ugwuanyi by the Traditional Rulers of Aninri LGA who described the governor as a good man and beseeched God to continue to bless and give him the wisdom to govern of Enugu State with the fear of God.

PDP flags were presented to the councillorship candidates of the party in Aninri LGA by the State Chairman, Hon. Augustine Nnamani amid pomp and pageantry.

Addressing the jubilant crowd, Gov. Ugwuanyi thanked the people of Aninri LGA for their support for his administration and the PDP, as well as their unanimous acceptance of the party’s chairmanship candidate, Hon. Ajah and his deputy, Hon. Okechukwu Njokuoti.

At Awgu LGA rally, the story was the same as the stakeholders of the council area, party faithful and teeming supporters gathered in their numbers to celebrate Gov. Ugwuanyi, who arrived from Aninri LGA with his deputy, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, the State Chairman of the PDP, Hon. Nnamani and other members of the campaign train.

The various speakers, such as Rt. Hon. Toby Okechukwu, the Chief Whip of the State House of Assembly who represents Awgu North Constituency, Rt. Hon. Mrs. Jane Eneh, the Awgu South counterpart, Hon. Johnson Chukwuobasi, the Commissioners for Science and Technology and Culture and Tourism, Sir. Obi Kama and Hon. Ugonna Ibe, the Chairman of Awgu LGA, Hon. Pedro Nwankwo, the LG Party Chairman, Hon. Okey Udeh, the Zonal Vice Chairman, Enugu West Senatorial District, Ozo Okey Ozoani, the former National Youth Leader of the Party, Hon. Sunday Udeh-Okoye, the former Commissioner for Health, Dr. Uche Uzochukwu, and former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Cletus Enebe, commended the good works of Gov. Ugwuanyi and reiterated that the people of Awgu LGA are solidly behind the governor and will continue follow him as their leader.

Other dignitaries at the rallies include Senator Ben Collins Ndu; former House of Representatives members, Hon. K.G.B. Oguakwa and Hon. Chijioke Edeoga; ex-Minister of Aviation, Amb. Mrs. Fidelia Njeze; former State Chairmen of the PDP, Chief Engr. Vita Abba and Chief Ikeje Asogwa, Chief Evarest Nnaji; Chief Anayo Onwuegbu; Rev. Oscar Egwuonwu, Sir Chinedu Ani, among others.

Shetemi12:
Our dear igbo brothers

We know your electoral power is not that strong but we still need your support because a tree can't make a forest. Support our brother in person of Bola Tinubu and see how he will transform your region to a better place like Lagos so your people will come back from Lagos and start living in your state.
Thank you!

Frankcallys:
Just imagine!!!

"We are behind you (Ugwuanyi), whatever you tell us to do is what we will do. You are the leader of the party in the state. Tell us what to do and we will do it"

I wonder when you sycophants will start doing what is right for the people and not what you are told to do!!!

Am I the first to comment?

Tomek09:
The most boring State in SouthEast in any political contest.

No opposition at sight.

One party State.

No meaningful development.

High rate of poverty.

Monotonously, Enugu has been PDP in Governor, Senate, HOR, HOA, LG, Councillorship since 1999.

One party has held sway with no serious opposition yet nothing on ground to show for it.

Apart from Enugu city and probably Nsukka with small development due to UNN, other places are rural zones.

Such can't be said in Anambra and Imo.

Orlu in Imo is far urbanized than Nsukka.

Afikpo in Ebonyi is far urbanized with business and social activities going on than Oji River in Enugu.

Playing one party useless politics of praise singing, sycophancy and beggary.

No serious political engagement from other political parties.

Even APGA lost interest in Enugu style of archaic and boring politics with no suspense.

Once you secure PDP ticket in Enugu, no need for campaign.

Very useless State.

Even Ebonyi and Abia politics are far interesting and full of intrigues than Enugu.

Very shallow and crude set of people that vote party instead of individuals.

Can Ifeanyi Ubah win Senatorial seat with YPP in Enugu.

To tell you how useless and boring Enugu politics is.

No other party is existing there except PDP.

Rubbish one party useless State.

Young042galaxy:

Take it easy bro.
You are so bittered and hate-filled.
No Enugu indigen told those useless parties not to establish their presence in enugu, mobilize and bring out strong candidates.
It's only APC that have tried to establish their presence in enugu but failed woefully due to the natural hatred Igbos have for the party.
APGA doesn't even have office in Enugu.

Shetemi12:
Our dear igbo brothers

We know your electoral power is not that strong but we still need your support because a tree can't make a forest. Support our brother in person of Bola Tinubu and see how he will transform your region to a better place like Lagos so your people will come back from Lagos and start living in your state.
Thank you!

Tomek09:

What has PDP done in Enugu with just 17 LG. The remotest part of Anambra, Imo and Abia are far better than Enugu. You can't continue doing same thing and expecting a different result. One party politics is very bad. Opposition will make you serious and eager to deliver to avoid being defeated next election. The bane of Enugu is not having opposition and serious political engagement.

Tomek09:
The most boring State in SouthEast in any political contest.

No opposition at sight.

One party State.

No meaningful development.

High rate of poverty.

Monotonously, Enugu has been PDP in Governor, Senate, HOR, HOA, LG, Councillorship since 1999.

One party has held sway with no serious opposition yet nothing on ground to show for it.

Apart from Enugu city and probably Nsukka with small development due to UNN, other places are rural zones.

Such can't be said in Anambra and Imo.

Orlu in Imo is far urbanized than Nsukka.

Afikpo in Ebonyi is far urbanized with business and social activities going on than Oji River in Enugu.

Playing one party useless politics of praise singing, sycophancy and beggary.

No serious political engagement from other political parties.

Even APGA lost interest in Enugu style of archaic and boring politics with no suspense.

Once you secure PDP ticket in Enugu, no need for campaign.

Very useless State.

Even Ebonyi and Abia politics are far interesting and full of intrigues than Enugu.

Very shallow and crude set of people that vote party instead of individuals.

Can Ifeanyi Ubah win Senatorial seat with YPP in Enugu.

To tell you how useless and boring Enugu politics is.

No other party is existing there except PDP.

Rubbish one party useless State.

Young042galaxy:

Take it easy bro.
You are so bittered and hate-filled.
No Enugu indigen told those useless parties not to establish their presence in enugu, mobilize and bring out strong candidates.
It's only APC that have tried to establish their presence in enugu but failed woefully due to the natural hatred Igbos have for the party.
APGA doesn't even have office in Enugu.

SlyDev:
Do you know that more than half of Enugu population (58%) are poor according to NBS

Now the people responsible for poverty in Enugu are gathering again, their subjects eyes are on Tinubu and Yoruba land

MoneyMustBMade:


Go and feed them since u have money

SlyDev:


So that you can insult me like Tinubu, wetin you do Tinubu wey feed Ndi ungrateful

MoneyMustBMade:


Atimes I dey reason if nairaland go fit make nairaland picture composery so we will know the kids among us
How did tinubu feed u young man?
Is tinubu paying you salary?
I'm a Black man with low mentality

MoneyMustBMade:


Atimes I dey reason if nairaland go fit make nairaland picture composery so we will know the kids among us
How did tinubu feed u young man?
Is tinubu paying you salary?

Nigeria man with low mentality