Emecheta Asks South-East Politicians To Forge United Front To Build Strong Political Block

South East politicians have been urged to forge united front in order to build strong political bloc capable of achieving the Igbo agenda.

Speaking in Awka, the National Chairman, Anambra for Soludo, Chief Jude Emecheta said Ndịgbo should put the welfare of the zone above personal political interest and ambition.

Chief Emecheta noted that Anambra State Governor-elect, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has through the composition of his transition committee shown his broad-based vision of harnessing quality human resources in the region to achieve collective welfare of the masses; irrespective of political party leanings, in order to achieve efficient service delivery and accelerate the drive towards South East renaissance to build strong regional economy.

He described members of the committee as people with integrity, whose inputs would help engender robust socio-economic development through impactful leadership.

Chief Emecheta described Professor Soludo’s manifesto as a comprehensive vision that would transform Anambra State to a mega industrial economy; with quality physical infrastructure and human capital development that would make the State a reference point in West African sub-region and Africa as a continent.

In his reaction, an APGA Chieftain, Dr Mike Omenugha said the committee will provide a template and springboard for the Governor-elect, Professor Soludo to commence immediate implementation of his vision with the right caliber people who have zeal and determination to provide selfless service.

He noted that Professor Soludo has demonstrated clear resolve to make remarkable change, not only in Anambra but also entire South East and Nigeria in general, by exploring contributions of quality human resources beyond the boundaries of the State.               Also speaking, the State Chairman of Miners Association of Nigeria, Chief Henry Igboeli extolled the composition of members of the committee, whom he described as people of integrity; with wide exposure and experience in various fields of work, who have the needed knowledge and competence to chart a course for sustainable development.

Chief Igboeli expressed confidence that members of the committee would make commendable inputs that would ensure smooth transition from one APGA administration to another, and enable the Governor-elect, Professor Soludo to kick start implementation of his manifesto on sound and strong note.

He urged people of the State to avoid acts and utterances capable of distracting the new administration from its vision, reminding them that building the future of the State is collective responsibility.