Governorahip candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has finalized arrangements to pay monthly salary to 400 persons in each of the 326 wards across Anambra state.
The APC standard bearer made the promise on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, during a thank you tour of Orumba North and Orumba South local government areas of the state.
Ukachukwu said that the gesture is to pay back to the society that made him who he is, and to alleviate suffering among the people.
“With effect from July, 2025, we shall start payment of monthly stipend to 400 persons in each of the 326 wards across Anambra state,” he told his audience.
“400 forms will be distributed to each ward through the chairman of our party in every ward. Our members and supporters – people who genuinely support us, and are ready to for vote APC come November 8 governorship election, will be our primary target. This is a tip in the ice bag of what we plan to do for you when we get to the government house.”
Ukachukwu, who also identified farming as major occupation of the local people, promised that in the first one hundred days in office as governor, he will approve loan and grant schemes for thousands of local farmers in the state; assuring that such loans will not be repayed.
Stressing on devastating effect of insecurity in Anambra state under the government of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Ukachukwu regretted that hundreds have died under the watchful eyes of the current government in Anambra, and assured that within his first one hundred days in office as governor, he will devise a lasting strategies to stem the tide of insecurity.
He said, “If you support me to become your governor, I will stop insecurity completely. Our people will then sleep with their two eyes closed, and will be able to go to their farms.”
He also said that the present administration in the state has overtaxed Anambra people, and has made residents to pay through their nose with intimidations from its agencies like ARTMA, Ocha brigade, Akodo, etc.
He warned the people against re-enforcing alleged failure of the present government by voting for them in November this year; insisting that anybody that does so, despite killings across the state, will have the blood of those killed under the present administration upon his head.
“Very soon, they will start sharing money to all of you. When they start sharing money during the election, collect their money. Call your people to collect theirs also. The money belong to Anambra state. It is not their money. But finally, vote for us. We have your welfare in our hearts,” he added.
He also urged residents of Anambra state to support the party so that the state will be linked to the government at the center.
“Anambra should be at the center to get what we want,” he posited.
Speaking with our correspondent, Nicholas Ukachukwu outlined his rationale for implementing the monthly salary initiative aimed at 130,400 individuals across 326 wards in the state.
He said that this move, which comes ahead of the upcoming governorahip election, is designed to provide immediate financial relief to residents and help support whatever business they do.
He stated that his decision comes from a commitment to address unemployment and poverty, highlighting the need for a sustainable income for families to improve their quality of life.
By directly benefiting a reasonable number of individuals, Ukachukwu believes that the salary scheme will build trust and goodwill for APC in Anambra state as the governorahip election draws closer.
He called on the people of Anambra to see his gesture as a demonstration of his commitment to their welfare, and pledged to create more job opportunities and social programs if elected. He urged them to rally behind him in the upcoming election, promising to prioritize their needs and uplift Anambra state as a whole.
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