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  • Ozubulu Killings: FG’s delegation visits scene of incident, condoles with Obiano

    A Presidential delegation led by Dr Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, on Saturday condole with Anambra Government over the August 6 attack on worshippers at St Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra.

    Members of the team include, Prof Anthony Anwukah, Minister of State for Education, Prof. Isaac Adewole, Minister of Health, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Jubrin, Minister of State for Environment.

    Handing over the two-page condolence message to Gov. Willie Obiano. represented by his deputy, Nkem Okeke, Ngige described the shooting as unfortunate.

    He said the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, was deeply saddened by the news of the shooting and death of innocent worship, adding that he extended his deep sympathy to the government and people of Anambra.

    The minister assured the government of Anambra that the Federal Government would cooperate with the state government in the effort to fish out the perpetrators of the dastardly act.

    “We have been delegated by the Acting President to come and condole with you on the sad shooting of innocent worshippers in Amakwa, Ozubulu, on Aug. 6.

    “We are also going to visit the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, Most Rev. Dr Hillary Okeke, who is the Shepard were it happened, and we are also going to Amakwa to see things for ourselves.

    “He (Acting President) said we should reassure you that the Federal Government will cooperate with the state to fish out the perpetrators,” he said.

    Responding, Obiano thanked the Federal Government for showing concern and sending the high-powered delegation, noting that was most expected.

    Obiano said the incident was alien to the people of the state as it had not happened anywhere around it.

    He said some arrests had been made and that investigation was ongoing.

     

     

    NAN

  • ‘No traceable achievement during your tenure as Edo Governor’, Obiano fires back at Oyegun

    ‘No traceable achievement during your tenure as Edo Governor’, Obiano fires back at Oyegun

    Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Wednesday said the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, John Odigie-Oyegun, had nothing to show for his tenure as executive governor of Edo State from 1992 t0 1993.

    Obaino noted that Oyegun lacks the integrity and moral ground to speak on good governance he does not have record of such even as the chairman of a ruling party.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the governor was reacting to media reports that the APC national chairman advised him to “write his handing over notes and start preparing to vacate office.”

    Mr. Obiano said such advice lacks democratic spirit behind it.

    He, however, called on Nigerians, especially in his state to be vigilant and prepared against “any evil plot by Oyegun-led APC to perpetrate rigging in the forthcoming election.”

    Anambra State will elect a new governor on November 18, with Mr. Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, seeking reelection.

    In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Strategic Communications, Oliver Okpala, the governor described the remarks credited to Mr. Oyegun as “reckless”.

    He said it showed that the APC leader “is a political misfit who should have taken a second look at his unpopularity of leading such a ruling party like APC.

    “This is a former governor who has no traceable achievement to his name as far as his tenure in Edo state is concerned. Apart from high level of thuggery, brigandage and insecurity, no one can recall any meaningful development recorded during Oyegun’s government in Edo state.

    “It was also during his era that a very low level of governance was introduced to that state, a clear departure from the pragmatic and result-oriented leadership style of the likes of Professor Ambrose Ali and Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia, both of blessed memory.

    “It was during Oyegun’s tenure that the song of ‘no money’ for projects became the regular cry in governance circle in Edo state. He could not think outside the box.

    “Many Nigerians still remember that Oyegun also won the unenviable record of the Governor during whose tenure Edo state recorded the lowest score in WAEC. The records are there for all to see! So what is a failed governor talking about when it comes to good governance?

    “Indeed Oyegun has no moral right to speak on issue of good governance in Anambra state or any part of the country. If what we practice is a democracy then the will and wish of the people should be respected.”

    He said Mr. Oyegun has “mismanaged” APC as a ruling party, claiming, “many Nigerians also know how he emerged as National Chairman of the APC.

    “It was a clear case of political imposition which has left the party prostrate till date. As we speak, the APC under his watch cannot hold meetings of its crucial organs. No wonder its house is in disarray.”

    The statement recalled that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said there was lack of internal democracy in the country’s political party system with APC under Mr. Oyegun in view.

    Mr. Okpala said the statement attributed to Mr. Abubakar was a pitiable scenario in APC.

    “What this clearly shows is that Oyegun is a virus in APC, as he has foisted his regime of lack of internal democracy on the party. No wonder the party is seriously bleeding today, suffering from constant defections, calamitous directionlessness, and crass incompetence. The implication is that the party is heading for doom if Oyegun is not quickly removed. No wonder, a prime founder and leader of APC Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his followers have since called for his removal.

    “It is this weak leadership style that he wants to import into Anambra state. After all, what is his business with Anambra when he has not been able to put his own house in order?

    “Oyegun’s declaration that his rudderless party would take over Anambra is also an unfortunate exposure of that undemocratic spirit and cancer that has befallen the APC. If what we practice is true democracy, where democracy is the government of the people for the people and by the people, Oyegun could not have made such an unguarded utterance.

    “His declaration that ‘APC must take over Anambra’ is a signal that they are bent on forcefully overturning the will of the people who are the true custodians of democracy.

    “Sadly, this is not the first time APC chieftains are making such calamitous declarations. Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state had earlier said so when he inaugurated an illegal, thuggery gang which he says he would use to override the will of the electorate in Anambra- as if Anambra is now a battlefield.

    “Granted, as Oyegun said, Anambra is crucial to their plot of making inroads into the South-east, but must that be achieved through undemocratic means which often leads to bloodletting and mayhem?”

    The governor’s aide also recalled that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige had also made similar remarks, saying “the implication of this is that the APC has contrived a grave plot to undermine the will of the Anambra electorate, to forcefully take over the governance of Anambra state.

    “Instead of working genuinely to win the love of the people of Anambra as required in a democratic setting, the APC leaders who know that Governor Obiano has performed creditably are rather working out sinister plots to unseat the Governor.

    “We have it on good authority that they have been working at various options including an attempt to foment insecurity in the state to pave way for a state of emergency as a prelude to their takeover. What this requires is that Anambra people and Nigerians in general, especially lovers of democracy and good governance, should be alert.

    “The naked truth is that if anything untoward happens in Anambra, the world should hold Oyegun responsible. Power is given by God and must not be sought for by killing and devilish orchestrations. A destructive means cannot bring about a constructive end.

    “Democracy is about the people, and its powers and legitimacy should flow from the ballot box, not the barrel of the gun, even as seemingly unattractive as that is. So Oyegun and the APC must accept that reality, and refrain from their evil plot to forcefully remove Governor Obiano from office come November 18 governorship election in Anambra state.

    “No doubt this statement, which we consider as coming from not just Chief Oyegun but from the ruling APC is a clear threat to Nigeria’s democracy and security in Anambra state.

    “It has again re- affirmed the undemocratic nature of many APC apostles and this is unfortunate for our nation especially at this critical point in our history when democratic tenets should be nurtured.

    “If unchecked, APC’s negative political appetite would mean that the up coming elections and the inherent display of the power of choice by the electorate would all be an exercise in futility. For them , since they control the Federal government which is in charge of the crucial agencies such as INEC , the Police and other security agencies then their sinister motive would be easily achieved.

    “This is how low our democracy has sunk under Oyegun and his APC. It is indeed an unfortunate event and a clear threat to our hard earned democracy which so many Nigerians fought hard to achieve. But the truth is that their evil plans would surely fail as God and the good people of Anambra are solidly behind Governor Willie Obiano.”

  • Anambra 2017: Prepare your handover notes now, Oyegun tells Obiano

    The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie Oyegun has advised the Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano, to start preparing his handover note to the in-coming governor that will emerge from the APC.

    Odigie-Oyegun stated this in Awka, the Anambra State capital while inaugurating the State chapter of the coalition of APC support groups.

    Represented by the deputy national chairman, Coalition of APC support group South, Ambassador Mustapha Adeyawayu, Oyegun tasked the group to embark on immediate house- to-house mobilization exercise to convince the Anambra electorate on the need to vote for APC and return the state to the party at the centre.

    He said, “I charge you as coalition group to work as a team and ensure that you leave no stone unturned to bring more people to join the party in your various wards and local government areas.

    “We are confident that APC is going to win the Anambra election comes November 18 and all hands must be on deck to ensure that APC sweep the polls.”

  • IPOB can’t stop Anambra gov election – Obiano

    IPOB can’t stop Anambra gov election – Obiano

    Governor of Anambra State, Willy Obiano, has asked Nigerians not to take the threat of the Indigenous People of Biafra to stop the forthcoming governorship election in the state serious.

    He said while the government would not allow such to happen, IPOB itself was also not going to carry out the threat.

    Obianor, who is seeking ticket of his political party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance to contest the election, also said the Church killings in Ozubulu village in the state were not done by either the Boko Haram terrorist group or people agitating for separation in his zone.

    The governor spoke with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday when he visited the national headquarters of the party to pick his nomination form.

    He boasted that he would win the November 18 election.

    When asked if he did not nurse any fear that IPOB could disrupt the election, Obiano said, “That is not correct. They did not say there will not do any election. By the way, yesterday (Monday) you would have heard the word veterans who met with me, these are the people who fought the war, 87 of them.

    “They were at the lodge to meet me and what they said was that they would support the election and they had endorsed my election on the second term journey.

    “The leader of that group, Gen. Lathucia, most of you should know him, is the brain behind IPOB. So that comment that election won’t take place in Anambra, let me begin to dissipate that now.

    “They didn’t say that and there would be an election in Anambra. Nobody can stop the election in Anambra when INEC has already mapped out the time table. We would not even allow anybody to do that, to stop the election in Anambra state, we won’t allow that.”

    On the Ozubulu killings, the governor said, “let me make this point: Ozobulu killings is not the kind of terrorism you use to know, it is not by Boko haram or anybody.

    “Again, it is not by people agitating for separation. It was a feud between two gangsters that live outside Nigeria. They killed themselves over there and they decided to come home and both of them are from that village where the church was built.

    “We have picked up some guys and very soon, I’m very confident that we are going to pick up the guy that did the killings, dead or alive.“

  • Rain of bullets in Anambra Church killings: ‘Death toll of bloody drug war rises to 11’

    The death toll of the tragic Anambra Church killings at St Philip’s Catholic church, Ofufe Nza, Ozubulu in Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra State, when a hooded gunman stormed the church and rained bullets on the congregants, has risen to 11, the police has confirmed.

    Recall TheNewsGuru had earlier published that eight people died, while 18 others sustained various degrees of gunshot injuries, in the Anambra gun church attack.

    The Commissioner of Police in the state, Garba Umar, who provided the update said that the command would leave no turn unturned to bring the attackers to justice.

    Mr. Umar, who spoke at a news conference in Awka, gave the updated figures of casualties as 11 dead and 18 injured.

    The gunman was said to have entered the church while the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Jude Onwuaso, was delivering his homily.

    Confirming that the killings in Anambra Church, Ozubulu, was drug crime-related, the Police said intelligence report/preliminary investigation proved that it was a fight between two sons of the community residing outside the country that caused the incident, adding that it was one of the suspected drug barons who built the church in which the incident happened.

    The state governor, Willie Obiano, had earlier also confirmed this, saying he had been briefed by sources in the community that the reason for the killings was as a result of a misunderstanding between two members of the community who live outside the country.

    An eyewitness, Pa Don Ogbuagu, told news men that the gunman actually wanted to assassinate a billionaire son of one of the clan chiefs of Ozubulu, Chief Aloysius Ikegwuonu (a.k.a. Bishop Ebubechukwu-Uzo of Ozubulu).

    Ogbuagu said unfortunately for the gunman, he met his absence. This forced him to storm a church located near the alleged billionaire’s house (St Philips) in search of him but also found he was not there.

    “This angered him to the extent that he opened fire on innocent parishioners, shooting at them indiscriminately. The father of the billionaire was also shot and injured in his hand”, he added.

    Also, a statement by the director of communications, Nnewi diocese, Fr. Hygi Aghualor, confirming the incident noted that those who were injured during the incident are receiving treatment at Nnamdi Azikiwe teaching hospital, Nnewi.

    The statement made available to newsmen also noted that both the state governor, Willie Obiano and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese, Most Rev Hilary Okeke visited the scene as soon as the incident was reported to them.

    Lamenting over the gruesome killings, Fr. Aghualor said, “It is regrettable that our people are more and more losing sense of the Sacred. What on earth should make people open gun fire on innocent, unarmed worshippers on Sunday morning, including children and women? We condemned this ungodly act in toto.

    “We pray the almighty God to console the families affected and assured them that our hearts are with them as we pray for the quick recovery of the wounded. The governor decided to pick the bills of those in the hospital. The parish priest Rev Father Jude was not harmed. For the entire parishioners, we call on them not to be discouraged in their usual practice of faith.

    “It is when the forces of darkness attempt to over shadow goodness that the light of God shines even brighter than ever just as it happened at the Easter Sunday. Evil may make attempts but God will always triumph. We call on the good people to continue to pray for the deceased worshippers and the families”.

     

     

    It’s unspeakable sacrilege –Buhari

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday condemned the Anambra Catholic church killings.

    In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President described the incident as “an appalling crime against humanity and unspeakable sacrilege.

    “This kind of atrocity plumbs the depth of depravity and extreme cruelty of the kind that words cannot adequately express.”

    According to the President, there is no religion that does not lay constant emphasis on the sanctity of life, adding that “all Nigerians must rise up and speak with one voice against these remorseless evil men.”

    President Buhari also spoke on Sunday on the telephone from his hospital bed in London with Governor Obiano.

    Shehu disclosed this in another statement.

    “The President has just finished speaking to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, in the course of which he commiserated with him, the families of the victims and the citizens of the state,” the statement said.

    Saraki, Ekweremadu lament killings

    President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; and Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, said the act was evil.

    Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, said killing of the worshippers represented “the purest kind of evil.”

    He said, “This brutal act of attacking innocent worshippers represents the purest kind of evil.

    “Our security forces must not stop until those involved in execution of the massacre are brought to book.’’

    Ekweremadu, in a separate statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Uche Anichukwu, said the attack was “beastly and sacrilegious.”

    While describing the day as a black Sunday, the Deputy Senate President called on security agencies to fish out the killers.

    He said, “However, this dastardly act brings to the fore, once again, the need to reengineer our security system, to arrest the rising wave of violent crimes in the country.”

    Insecurity reducing Nigeria to the state of nature –Dogara

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, described the attack as abominable and the height of wickedness.

    In a statement by the Speaker’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Turaki Hassan, Dogara said, “Have we lost our humanity? Where is the place of sanctity of life and sacredness of worship places in our society? What offence did the worshippers commit to warrant their massacre by wicked souls and heartless men?”

    The Speaker reiterated his call for the overhaul of Nigeria’s policing architecture that would lead to reform of the police force, adding that equipping the police with modern gadgets would allow them to discharge their duties of protecting lives and property effectively.

    Mindless attack taken too far–Okowa

    Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State described the attack as mindless.

    Okowa said it was condemnable for anyone to take his anger on a church which was supposed to be a place of refuge.

    A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, noted that the tragic incident was unwarranted.

    The statement said the attack was a desecration of the temple of God, adding that the Church should be a place of refuge and devoid of attacks even in war.

    He said, “This unwarranted attack and mindless bloodletting is not only wicked, but barbaric and must be condemned by all good men of conscience.”

    PDP condemns killings

    The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday said it was in shock over the attack.

    The party, in a statement by its spokesman, Dayo Adeyeye, described the invasion as barbaric and a serious indication that “our society is fast degenerating into a state of anomie with total moral collapse and utter disregard for the sanctity of human life.”

    Adeyeye said the killings was a call for moral rearmament by all and sundry, adding that it was a wake-up call for the government to do more in the area of protection of lives and property.

    It is barbaric, says APC

    The All Progressives Congress said on Sunday that the attack was barbaric.

    The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, called on security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators “of this heinous crime are brought to justice.’’

    “The APC condemns the barbarism displayed by the callous attackers who gunned down defenceless people while they worshiped,” the statement added.

    Abdullahi also called on security agents in Anambra, as well as other parts of the country to provide adequate security in places of worship to forestall a repeat of “this unfortunate incident.”

    S/East govs forum demands probe

    The South-East Governors Forum on Sunday demanded a “proper investigation” into the attack on the Catholic Church.

    The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, in a statement said a proper investigation must be conducted to unravel the true cause of the carnage.

    He said, “I, on behalf of the South-East Governors Forum, condemn the killings recorded in the church, It shows how wicked our generation is. I call on security agencies to unravel the true cause of the carnage.”

    Address proliferation of arms –CAN

    The Christian Association of Nigeria also condemned the killings.

    CAN President, Dr Supo Ayokunle, said the attack was unwarranted and urged security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.

    Ayokunle in a statement, said, “I urge the Federal Government, through the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to address the issue of proliferation of arms and ammunition to make our world safer.

    “The perpetrators of this ungodly act must be brought to book without delay.”

    Also, the youth wing of CAN blamed the attack on lapses in security.

    The National President of YOWICAN, Daniel Kadzai, in a statement, said, “This attack was made possible as a result of what we consider a deliberate shirking of responsibilities by the state security agencies.

    “We demand the arrest of perpetrators of this terrorist-style crime within the next 48 hours. If the state security apparatuses do not stand up to this challenge, YOWICAN will have no choice but to take up this matter using a much strenuous approach.’’

  • Anambra Church killings: “Sacrilegious, totally unacceptable” – Gov Obiano

    To ascertain the level of damage and sympathize with his people, Anambra State Governor Obiano has visited St Philip’s Catholic Church, where eight worshippers killed in the State.

    Speaking at the Church premises, the governor revealed that preliminary security investigations show that the shooting was caused by a feud between two brothers from the community living outside Nigeria

    This is sacrilegious, totally unacceptable in Anambra State,” Obiano said.

    The deeply saddened governor asked the people to go about their businesses without fear or panic noting that this isolated case must be followed to the root and all perpetrators must be brought to book.

    “We can’t allow this happen in Anambra, we must get everyone involved to face the music” the governor declared.
    Gov Obiano also visited Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi where the injured are being treated.

    Thanking over 50 doctors who were on ground looking after the injured, the governor assured their families that all medical bills will be taken care of by the State Government.

  • I don’t need your money, Obiano tells politicians sending contributions for mum’s burial

    I don’t need your money, Obiano tells politicians sending contributions for mum’s burial

    Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has said he did not place any financial request to anyone for the burial of his late mother insisting that whoever intends making such donations should send such to a foundation in honour of the matriarch.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Late Madam Christiana Obiano died on Friday, June 2nd at the age of 90 years after a brief illness. She will be buried on Thursday, July 20 in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state.

    The governor said this in a press release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Communication and Strategy in the state, Mr Tony Nnacheta. He however advised those who are bent on making donations to the burial to rather donate such monies to a foundation in honour of the matriarch.

    The release also stated that rather than place condolence messages in the media, friends and supporters should consider donating such money to the Christy Obiano Foundation for the poor, in fulfillment of her last wish.

    Born into the Azodo Manafa family of Eziagulu village in Aguleri, Mrs Christiana Obiano embraced Christianity at a very young age and grew up to become one of the major pillars in her local parish of the Catholic Church.

    Mrs Obiano was famous for her generosity and accommodating disposition which earned her several nicknames including names like Mother-of-the-poor.”

    She was married to late Philip Onuorah Obiano. The marriage is blessed with four children, namely Willie, Cyril, Queen and Evaristus.

    Her husband passed away in November 1978 at the age of 57.

    She assumed control of the family which she supported with the proceeds from her business of selling fish at the Ose-Okwuodu Market in Onitsha.

  • Obiano woos entrepreneurs, says ‘Anambra now safest, investment haven’

    Obiano woos entrepreneurs, says ‘Anambra now safest, investment haven’

    Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra says his administration has transformed the state into a haven for genuine investors.

    Obiano spoke during the commissioning of a multi-million naira Stanel Oil multi-purpose facility on Friday in Awka.

    The governor said that his administration had created the enabling environment that would give investors and the people the prosperity and progress required to drive any successful venture.

    “All we have done is to catalyse the process for businesses to grow. We are waiting for you to lend a hand to the building of a new Anambra State.

    “We want to reassure our numerous entrepreneurs who are yet to remember the state in their investment plan that Anambra is now the safest state in Nigeria and we have established a strong foundation for economic and industrial growth.

    “It is also widely known in the investment community that the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) makes the process of investing in the state seem as easy as a walk in the park”, the governor said.

    He urged the people to heed the call to invest at home, pointing out that Anambra would witness more development if more indigenes do so.

    Obiano said the state was happy with the Managing Director of the firm, Mr Stanley Uzochukwu, for investing in the state.

    “This piece of investment has created more than 500 direct and indirect jobs,’’ he said.

    Uzochukwu thanked the governor for his interest in the development of the state and assured that he would expand his business interest in the area.

     

    NAN

  • Obiano leading responsible, responsive government in Anambra – CBN

    Obiano leading responsible, responsive government in Anambra – CBN

    …Says ‘we are ready to give loans to farmers at 9 percent interest’

    The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State is changing the face of governance in the state through his adequate attention to security and prompt payment of workers’ salaries in the state.

    The acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Isaac Okoroafor, gave the commendation at the Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Centre, Awka, during a three-day sensitisation workshop for the people of the state on CBN loan facilities.

    He said, “We are pleased with the security initiatives in this state and the prompt payment of workers’ salaries.

    These are great indices for development. “Some years back, Upper Iweka in Onitsha was a den of criminals; but when I passed there yesterday (Sunday), everywhere was orderly. The environment was beautified to taste. In some states, workers are owed eight months’ salaries, but that is not the case here.

    “This shows a responsible and responsive government. We commend the governor.”

    The apex bank also hailed Obiano on what he had done in the agricultural sector, especially in rice production.

    Okoroafor said the CBN had stopped granting forex for the importation of 41 food items, including rice, to encourage local production of such foods.

    He said, “We need to go back to the basics. The CBN is now ready to give loans to farmers with nine per cent interest. We want to go back to how it used to be before the oil boom; we’ve created development functions to help the people with the funds.”

    He said the neglect of agriculture and manufacturing as a result of oil boom was the bane of the nation.

    “It’s disturbing that eggs were being imported from South Africa before now, while meat was being imported from Zambia and rice was coming from different countries of the world. This is not acceptable anymore,” he said.

  • Anambra election: I’ll unseat Obiano as governor – Andy Uba

    Senator Andy Uba has vowed to defeat incumbent governor, Chief Willie Obiano in the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has slated the governorship election in Anambra state for November, 2017.

    Speaking at a sensitization tour of local government areas in the state, Uba described himself as the most qualified APC aspirant in the race.

    “Anambra state needs someone like me who has the resources and connection to turn things around and bring federal presence, employment and infrastructure to the state,” Uba told a large gathering of party faithful and other inhabitants preparatory to the APC primaries.

    Senator Uba, who represents Anambra south at the upper legislative chamber, assured party faithful of his maximum support and assistance that will enable them carry out their various duties.

    The Senator had earlier donated 24 vehicles to local governments and zonal party chairmen, among other items.

    At the Onitsha North local government, a member of the House of Representatives, Hon Linda Ikpeazu, urged indigenes to give maximum support to Senator Uba, who she described as a go-getter and generous who used his contact and resources to attract employment to many Anambrarians during the Obasanjo administration.

    At Ogidi, Idemili North Local government area and Ojoto, Idemili South local government area, Senator Uba promised party faithful and admirers that his administration would be all inclusive, devoid of discrimination and marginalization for the benefit of all.