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greatiyk4u:
They would have added, LP, NDC, ADCet al

12Votes from my family and dependants are for Obi

In a remarkable but loud endorsement of the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, four major political parties in Anambra State on Sunday came together in Awka, the state capital, to collapse their structures to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The political parties are the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the APC, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Accord Party (AP).

At the meeting, over 4,600 members of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), made up of members of the four political parties, resolved to support President Tinubu’s second-term bid next year.

The State Coordinator for the Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo, said that brand of emotional politics has not taken Ndigbo anywhere.

“What we are battling with is between emotion and reason and we have been through this before and Ndigbo have been battling to produce the President of Nigeria since 1979 to date.”

“We have been having all other positions but one which is the Presidency but how do we get there ? We need strategic partnership with the center which is workable and the money for these infrastructural development is not from Anambra or any state in the South East but from the Federal government”

He noted that, “This why it matters that we back the government at the center and some people are saying no and let us fail but there;are consequences for failing and no one gets second position in an election it is always first”.

“Our lone ranger status in politics is our bane and we shall continue to say the truth no matter what they say “

“From the days of former president Buhari up til now we have been playing politics of protest and it has led us to no where at all and that is why we have remained the way we are “

“Politics is all about interest and it in the interest of Ndigbo to support President Ahmed Bola Tinubu who despite or 5,000 votes votes in the last election he won the last election, so it means that despite the votes from here he can still be President” he said.

The Deputy National Organising Secretary of the APC, Barr Emeka Okafor, who represented the National Chairman of the party, described the political alliance as instructive and highly commendable.

Okafor declared that the political marriage between the four political parties was one that would have great multiplier effects in terms of infrastructural development of the geopolitical zone.

“We commend Mr Governor for this meeting and we in the APC are in total support of this alliance and urge everyone to embrace it “ he said

The State Chairman of the APC, Sen Emma Anosike, said: “Mr Governor we see the good works of your administration and I must say that what is good is good and this Anambra state is the salt of Nation”

“We are here for a particular purpose and that is to make sure that we are part of the cake that is being shared in Abuja comfortably”

“There are people that would be looking but they are not seeing and I do not know if there is any other politician you are looking for in Anambra state”

“The APC is the largest political party in Africa and with the alliance with APGA and other political parties there is no gain saying the fact that Anambra delivering Mr President come 2027 general election “

“And for the fact that you accepted to be the Coordinator of Mr President and to bring all of us together that means that we shall now be in the main stream of governance at the National level”

“Mr President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has changed the narrative and from Enugu to Awka is about 45 minutes and no more like before.”

“Now go to Onitsha and you will discover that things are changing and this is happening now that we are yet to go into the main stream”

Anosike stated that a lot of people were contesting elections for other positions and urged them to show capacity while on campaigns, noting that, above all, there was one candidate that must be delivered, and reiterating that President Tinubu was heading to victory.

The National Chairman of APGA, Barr Sylvester Ezeokenwa, described the meeting as a huge success because it cut across all political parties and blocs in the state.

“All of us are gathered in solidarity because we are united in one purpose and that is to re-elect our President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for second term in office”

“For the first time this is happening in Anambra state and we commended Mr Governor ; Prof Charles Soludo for making this happen in our state “

“Today we have the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, the All Progressives Congress (APC), the People’s Democratic Party ( PDP) and the Accord Party supporting one Presidential candidate”

This task is a very simple task and a very easy task and together victory is a asuerd “ he said.

The senatorial candidate of the APC for Anambra Central Senatorial District, Sen Uche Ekwunife, in her speech commended Governor Charles Soludo for assembling all the strong calibre of politicians drawn from across the four major political parties in the state.

Ekwunife noted that the meeting was indeed far-reaching in re-electing President Tinubu in the coming election, urging the political parties to ensure that all hands were on deck.

Buccalcavity2:
Very embarrassing to keep regurgitating this warped conclusion. Shame on PO!

chiiraq802:
One of the best Igbo politician that never had the privilege to be a governor. if this man had governed any state in Igbo land that state would hv turned to Malaysia.

yarimo:
Hypocrite yet you increase poverty rates beyond expectations as governor of small anambra state.

Anambra State has sought N70 billion from the stabilisation fund to tackle insecurity, erosion, infrastructure deficits and mounting pressure on public services, as economic disruptions threaten livelihoods, government revenue and investor confidence.

The request, presented to the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in Abuja, comes as the state grapples with more than 1,000 erosion sites, rising public expenditure and disruptions to commercial activities across its major economic centres.

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Presenting the state’s case, the Secretary to the State Government, Chiamaka Nnake, said the proposed funding would support priority investments in security, environmental protection, healthcare, education, agriculture, solid minerals and tourism.

She disclosed that Anambra, with an estimated population of 8.9 million, a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.7 billion and a projected 2026 budget of N766 billion, had increased its internally generated revenue (IGR) from about N2.2 billion to N7.2 billion.

However, she identified insecurity, flooding, erosion, inflation and rising public service costs as major constraints on the state’s finances and economic development.

Nnake also said sit-at-home orders and restricted movement had disrupted commercial activities, weakened government revenue and undermined investor confidence in an economy driven by commercial and industrial centres such as Awka, Onitsha and Nnewi.

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The request is now before RMAFC’s Indices and Disbursement Committee for technical assessment. The committee said it would scrutinise the state’s financial records, project costs, feasibility and expected socioeconomic benefits before making any recommendation.

A major component of Anambra’s funding request is environmental protection, with the state estimating that about N170 billion would be required to address identified critical erosion sites.


According to Nnake, more than 1,000 erosion sites have been identified across the state, affecting 146 communities at varying levels.

The scale of the problem raises concerns about the potential destruction of homes, roads, public infrastructure and economic assets, as well as the displacement of residents and disruption of commercial activities.

The state said it had undertaken interventions covering erosion control, flood management, road rehabilitation, land reclamation, waterway clearance and tree planting. It had also introduced restrictions on sand mining around vulnerable locations.

However, the estimated cost of addressing critical erosion sites underscores the scale of the financing challenge confronting the state.

Security was another priority in the state’s presentation, with Nnake arguing that additional funding would strengthen efforts to protect lives and property, restore commercial activity and improve the investment climate.

She cited the enactment of a Homeland Security Law, the establishment of a state security outfit and collaboration through a joint task force as measures already taken by the government.

The proposed intervention would support the procurement of operational vehicles, surveillance and communication equipment, personnel training and improved coordination among security agencies.

For a state whose economy depends heavily on commerce, manufacturing and the movement of goods, sustained insecurity and restrictions on movement could undermine business operations, employment and revenue generation.

The SSG also highlighted the growing cost of maintaining the state’s social intervention programmes, including free antenatal care and delivery services and free education from nursery to Senior Secondary School Three.

She said the free maternal healthcare programme had supported more than 206,000 deliveries, including 642 Caesarean sections, at no cost to beneficiaries.

The government had also recruited 8,415 teachers, increasing the need for classrooms, learning materials, medical personnel, healthcare equipment, medicines and other essential services.
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[b]While the programmes are intended to widen access to healthcare and education, Nnake said sustained investment was necessary to maintain service quality and meet growing demand.

Beyond addressing immediate fiscal and infrastructure pressures, the state said the proposed funding would support economic diversification through agriculture, solid minerals and tourism.

Nnake disclosed that Anambra had distributed more than 2.3 million coconut and oil-palm seedlings but required additional investment in processing, storage, irrigation, cold-chain facilities and market access to raise productivity, reduce post-harvest losses and create jobs.

She also identified kaolin, bentonite, lignite, silica sand, gypsum and laterite among the state’s mineral resources, alongside petroleum-related opportunities.

However, she said geological surveys, processing facilities and supporting infrastructure would be necessary to attract investors and translate these resources into productive economic activity.

Tourism was identified as another potential source of employment and revenue, with the state citing Agulu Lake and other natural and heritage attractions. Improved access roads, visitor facilities and supporting infrastructure, she said, would help unlock the sector’s potential.

Speaking during the technical session, the committee chairman and Lagos State representative, Prof. Olusegun Adekunle Wright, said the Stabilisation Fund was an important fiscal intervention mechanism designed to provide assistance in deserving circumstances, subject to established guidelines, available resources and the required approval processes.

He explained that the commission required requesting states to make formal presentations before conducting on-the-spot assessments of proposed projects.

Wright stressed that the committee would examine the credibility of the state’s financial records, the viability and estimated costs of its projects, implementation requirements and expected benefits to residents.

He cautioned that the technical review did not amount to approval, adding that the request remained subject to further scrutiny, verification and possible recommendations to the commission’s plenary.

The Commissioner representing Anambra State, Dr. Enefe Ekene, welcomed the committee’s observations, saying they would help the state refine its presentation ahead of the proposed visit to Anambra.

The outcome of the review will determine whether the state’s N70 billion request advances through the commission’s approval process.

shivisee:
For 9 people that left? Apc has gone to the dogs while you have gone to the lions Abi? During the Apc second tenure Sha no constitute nuisance cos you will be properly domesticated.

AdegbemiroX:
Can you still locate your comment on this throwback thread?

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