Saturday election: Obiano battle ready says ‘’You must vote for 30 APGA candidates ‘’

www.odogwublog.com reports that Governor Willie Obiano yesterday threatened to

deal decisively with anybody seen hijacking the ballot papers from any polling units in the state , adding that never shall what happened during the National Assembly elections, repeat itself in the state.

Obiano in a special broadcast this evening insisted that Ndi Anambra must vote the 30 members of the All progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for a sustainable progress or the state would slack.

Obiano said : ’Once again, let me assure you that what happened in the National Assembly elections will not repeat itself in Anambra State. I have the assurances of all the Service Commanders in the state and the Resident Electoral Commissioner that our votes shall count this time. Never again shall anyone hijack the votes from the polling stations and announce that losers have won elections in Anambra State.

‘’Never again shall we allow anyone, no matter how highly connected, to march into our villages and communities with an Armoured Personnel Carrier as if Anambra State is at war! Never again shall we allow our respected citizens to be beaten up by brigands and political thugs in a raw show of power and influence from outside Anambra State!

‘’Ndi b’anyi, the coming House of Assembly Election offers us a chance to sustain all these positive developments in Anambra State. The only way we can maintain our progressive march to greatness is to vote all candidates seeking election on the platform of APGA. At this stage in our progress, Anambra State cannot afford the distractions of a divided house. We must secure our future with our votes.  We must vote for all the 30 APGA candidates and give Anambra State a chance to experience real and sustainable progress.

‘’Once again, let me assure you that what happened in the National Assembly elections will not repeat itself in Anambra State. I have the assurances of all the Service Commanders in the state and the Resident Electoral Commissioner that our votes shall count this time. Never again shall anyone hijack the votes from the polling stations and announce that losers have won elections in Anambra State.

‘’Never again shall we allow anyone, no matter how highly connected, to march into our villages and communities with an Armoured Personnel Carrier as if Anambra State is at war! Never again shall we allow our respected citizens to be beaten up by brigands and political thugs in a raw show of power and influence from outside Anambra State!

Obiano who is the BOT Chairman of APGA appealed for political re-alignment with APGA: ‘’Fellow Nigerians, may I at this juncture, call on our brothers in the South East and our cousins in the South-South and all Nigerians who believe in the unity of this country to take advantage of the on-going political re-alignment in the country and come over to APGA. We are ready to absorb our brothers and sisters from every part of the country and build broad coalitions that will give Nigeria the best possible democratic alternative ever.

He said the Oba Rilwan Akiolu’s call in Lagos signifies a lot for Ndigbo: The recent “royal rumble” in Lagos State calls for a deep reflection among Ndigbo. The controversial “royal decree” issued by the Oba of Lagos is a shocking reminder of the fault-lines that have held our country down for decades. But it is also a wake-up call on Ndigbo to rally around APGA and turn it into a powerful political movement in Nigeria. Umu nnem, we must turn this tragic comment into the clarion call on Ndigbo all across the globe to join hands and build a prosperous economy in Igbo-land; a place where our people’s famed ingenuity and enterprise can flourish without let or hindrance.

‘’Fellow Nigerians, since I became the Chairman of Board of Trustees and the National Leader of our great party, I have spared no efforts in working to make APGA a national party. As a result of that, APGA is on the verge of making history as all our gubernatorial candidates stand bright chances of winning in Abia, Imo, Nasarawa, Ebonyi and Ogun States on Saturday. I have the assurance of Dr. Alex Otti, Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, Labaran Maku, Senator Anthony Agbo and Professor Femi Bamgbose that our prospects are bright in their respective states. Indeed, this is our chance!

‘’As the National Leader of our great party, I will do everything humanly possible to ensure that APGA emerges as a strong political force in Nigeria. The basic philosophy of APGA is derived from the expansive Worldview of our people which upholds diversity and celebrates plurality as a pre-condition for a peaceful world.