The members of the former chairmen and women leaders forum of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), recently paid a solidarity visit to the MD/CEO, Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA).
The group members garnered support from 9 wards of Awka Constituency and disclosed that Soludo’s developmental giant stride within the short period in his office motivated them to drum supports behind him.
The coordinator of the forum, Mr. Ikechukwu Anene who was the former Chairman APGA, Awka Ward 6 and the current Deputy Chairman of Awka South Local Government Council said that Gov. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has transform Awka into a world-class capital city through his human oriented and infrastructural development revolutions in the state.
Anene said that Awka has been neglected by previous administrations that have governed the state since its creation in 1991. He disclosed, that the forum was created to ensure that no stone is left unturned in support of the governor, stressing that as the former leaders of the party at the grassroots, they have enormous experience and willpower required to guarantee APGA’s victory in all elections.
Also speaking, the first female ward Chairman in Awka South, Mrs. Bridget Okeke who was the former Chairman of Umuokpu ward 7, hinted that Gov. Soludo has made the election a lot easier for party faithfuls by the good works he’s doing across the state. She appreciated Gov. Soludo for appointing a young and vibrant son of Awka, Hon. Ossy Onuko, to be part of his development agenda for Awka capital city. She noted that Awka has never had it this good in many years of its existence as the capital city of Anambra State.
In his remarks, Mr. Alex Chinwuko, the former Chairman of Awka Ward 5, stated that for Soludo to remember the inner city of Awka and rescue them from the menace of flooding, that they will be eternally grateful and indebted to him. He appreciated the efforts made by the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority to restore sanity and order in the town, assuring of their support and goodwill.
Responding to their various remarks, the ACTDA Boss, Hon Ossy Onuko thanked the group for their sensitivity in acknowledging the good work of governor Soludo across the state. He noted that Soludo’s administration operates an open door policy, and he has such a listening ears to the yearning of the people.
Hon Onuko, insists that Governor Soludo has imprint his name on gold of leadership stand in Anambra State hence, needs to be given more works beyond 2025.
Highlight of the occassion was the installation of Hon. Ossy Onuko, as the first patron of the organisation.