As the November 16,
2013 gubernatorial election in Anambra State draws nearer, the Paramount Ruler
of Onitsha and the custodian of the largest commercial city in West Africa,
Igwe Nnanyelugo Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe has endorsed Chief Willie Obiano, the
gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
While receiving the
APGA Team led by the National Chairman of the party, Chief Victor Umeh, the
Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi and Chief Willie Obiano and other party
stalwarts, the traditional ruler commended the party for finally redressing the
imbalance in the political leadership of the state by choosing a candidate from
the hitherto neglected Anambra North Senatorial District as its flag-bearer.
He expressed
satisfaction that the loud clamour of his people for equity and fairness in the
affairs of Anambra State had begun to receive the desired attention, pointing
out that the choice of Obiano was appropriate as the candidate has a very
impressive background.
The Obi of Onitsha,
however, reminded the APGA candidate that the challenge of providing effective
leadership to Ndi Anambra was an enormous responsibility which would require
extra-effort and divine guidance at every stage of the way.
He expressed optimism
that Chief Obiano, who is renowned for his technocratic skills in the
management of human and natural resources, would rise to the occasion.
In his speech,
Governor Peter Obi assured Igwe Achebe that he would not relent in his effort
to upgrade infrastructure in Onitsha and the surrounding towns in a manner that
would position the city as one of the five major cities in Nigeria.
Governor Obi also
assured the traditional ruler that Chief Obiano was a capable administrator
with a vast network of contacts across Nigeria and overseas and would be very
comfortable in continuing the revolution that is going on in Anambra State.
In his response, Chief
Obiano assured Igwe Achebe that he was well aware of the importance of
sustaining the momentum of governance that Governor Peter Obi had begun in
Anambra State and was adequately prepared to lead the charge.
“I come from a
background of efficient service and my years of exposure to the best practices
in the management of human and natural resources at the highest level in the
corporate world have prepared me to continue that great tradition that Governor
Obi has started and take it to a higher level,” he declared.
Chief Obiano further
explained that he had produced a comprehensive blueprint for the accelerated
development of the state which he calls The 10-Pillars of Development which
effectively covers the key areas that require immediate intervention in the
state, quickly adding: “I am aware of my place in history. I consider my
involvement in this gubernatorial race a historical call to service. I can
assure you and the people of Onitsha and indeed my good people of Anambra State
that I will not let you all down. I am a banker. A banker is nothing without
his word. I keep my word!”
Earlier in his opening
remarks, the National Chairman of APGA, Chief Victor Umeh had explained that
the party’s choice of Obiano was informed by its belief that the ex-banker has
an impressive background and proven competencies that would help sustain the
state on its steady march to progress.
According to him,
Obiano’s past responsibilities have adequately prepared him to appreciate the
multi-pronged model of governance that APGA has entrenched in the state which
has found interpretation in ANIDS that has totally transformed Anambra into an
industrial hub of note in Nigeria, ranking next only to Lagos.
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