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AIMSG Holds Debates For Anambra APGA Chairmanship Aspirants.

By Ndife David - Awka.

The Anambra Independent Media Support Group (AIMSG) has on Sunday, 21, May 2023 held a debate for Anambra State APGA chairmanship aspirants in Awka.

The APGA Chairmanship position which was zoned to Anambra Central Senatorial District had only Seven out of the sixteen aspirants who attended the debate to determine the best candidate that will emerge as the new party chairman on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 during the APGA State Congress.

Speaking in a welcome address, the convener who is also the director general AIMSG, Dr. Harris Chuma-Odili thanked the aspirants, delegates and pressmen for making it to the event. He stated that the essence of the debate is to provide a robust platform where the APGA chairmanship candidates can efficiently share their dreams and aspiration to the APGA community and Ndi Anambra.

While emphasizing the nature of the office of the chairman of the party in the state and Nigeria as a whole, Dr. Harris urged the aspirants to take note of the ideas being presented to enable the winner perform outrightly when voted into power.

Aspirants who participated in the debate includes, Sir. Uche Egbebike, Hon. Chike Odoji, Barr. Ifeatu Obi-okoye, Dr. Tochukwu Obiadi, Chief. Ofoma Ojuah, Chief Nchekwube Anthony Dunga and Hon. Obele Onyekwelu.

Barr. Ifeatu Obi-okoye while responding to question narrated the history of his political journey stating that with his vast experience and desire to seethe party grow from strength to strength, he is optimistic that he will emerge victorious as the party new chairman at the state congress.

He further emphasized on the need to chart a new and better course piloting the affairs of the party instead of constantly depending on the state government laying great emphasis on the party reward system. He promised to work with Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to consolidate and sustain his performance

Reacting, the south east zonal vice president of the Nigeria Union Of Journalist (NUJ) Sir. Emma Ifesinachi commended the organizers for putting up the event stating that it a welcome development and a step in the right direction. He finally urged members of the press to step up to their responsibility of meeting up with expectations in their professional conduct.

For the State House of Assembly member-elect for Njikoka one constituency, Hon. Chidi Ibemeka, the debate is indeed a brilliant platform to display a test for true zeal, passion and competence on the path of the aspirants and given the opportunity to hear from them, I believe that we are going to make the right choice at the congress.

Appreciating, a party chieftain, Hon. Nnana Nze also commended the converner for the wonderful initiate. He affirmed that such program has never been witness in the history of the party and prayed for the success of the forthcoming state congress.