Obiano begs Oraukwu not to produce Governorship candidate , praises them for Support for APGA

 After Governor Willie Obiano and his team noticed that the traditional ruler of Oraukwu community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Pius Ezedigbo Okoye (Igwe Okpuzu-Nkpu Ogiliga), and his people are plotting to ensure Governor Willie Obiano’s successor comes from Oraukwu , he went for campaign there and praised them for supporting  APGA.

They insisted they have all it takes to be elected to the office of the Governor of Anambra state, even though they did not indicate when the dream would be actualized.
Igwe  Okoye, a member of Rotary Club International who gave the hint in an interview said: ‘’I will not say that the people who came before me did not do well. They did their best to the best of their abilities. Considering what they have done and putting it together with what I intend to do, the idea is to improve on what they have done and possibly add new ideologies that will improve the standard of Oraukwu. None of our indigenes have become the governor of Anambra State and things like that are in my programme.

 He insisted : ‘’We have to position our people and sell our numerous talents the rest of the state because other communities from where the past governors of this state came from are not better than us. But it’s our responsibility to show our brothers what we, Oraukwu, have in stock. We’ll strengthen our voice; asking that we should be given the opportunity.
‘’We have a lot of professors, Ph.D. holders; we have a lot of civilized men and women in this community that can serve Anambra State as governor. We have people who are capable of going to the Senate, House of Representatives, and Assemblies and so on. Infrastructures through people like that will start coming in. Very importantly, I shall look into the education system in our community to ensure the very best standard is in place. We’ll make sure that our people get what is their due from the government. These and many more are part of my programme.

  ‘’To make sure that my people are given their due position compared with other towns in Anambra so that what belongs to my people will not be taken by another town.
But as if not sure they would be able to overthrow Obiano now, he praised his administration saying: ‘’ Marvellously well. Because if you have everything and it is not secured, then you have nothing including your life. So security is very key to the growth of the society and Chief Willie Obiano has since he came on board made sure that there is security in Anambra State. If you look back at the 2015 Christmas and the 2016 New Year celebrations, you will agree with me that there were no records of criminal activities in Anambra by hoodlums. Everybody celebrated it joyfully unlike before.
‘’ In education, you’ll notice that he’s improving on the standard his predecessor left for him. He is doing a lot. Just recently, he employed many medical doctors to ensure that there is adequate manpower to cater to the health needs of Ndi Anambra. So Willie is at home with Ndi Anambra. He is a typical Igbo man who knows what Ndi-Igbo want. That is the kind of governor we need. When the payback time comes, Ndi Anambra will be begging him to come......................’’.

But the governor of Anambra State has praised the commitment and support of the people of Oraukwu to the growth and progress of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), as demonstrated by the hosting of a Grand Rally for the election of Chief Victor Umeh in the Anambra Central Senatorial re-run Election scheduled for Saturday March 5, 2016.

Governor Obiano stated this Sunday at the country home of Chief Joe Ukeji during a grand Rally in support of APGA and Chief Victor Umeh's Senatorial ambition. The governor thanked Oraukwu community for demonstrating their support and urged them to ensure total victory for APGA come Saturday Senatorial elections. He assured the community that some of their requests like the erosion menace are already take‎n into consideration in government plans and projects. He told them not to worry that the roads mentioned will be accommodated as the situation improves.

Also speaking, the wife of the governor , Chief (Mrs) Ebelechukwu Obiano called on Oraukwu and Anambra Central women to mobilize their families to go out and cast their vote next March 5, 2016 elections. She urged them to vote and stay within a distance until the votes are collated ‎and record taken to ensure that their votes count.

Mrs Obiano praised the qualities of Sir Victor Umeh as a worthy candidate for Senate capable of representing the zone and Ndi Anambra as a whole. She also acknowledged the hard work of her husband ‎for developing Anambra State through massive infrastructure like flyover in Awka. She also explained her commitment to the welfare of Indigent widows and the less privileged in Anambra State by constructing houses and seeing to their welfare as her contribution to her husband's administration.

Also speaking, the National Chairman of APGA, Sir Victor Oye called on APGA faithful to turn out in two's and groups to the Polling stations and vote. He explained that the process requires that you accredit and vote immediately unlike the previous system of accredit and vote later. ‎He also urged them not to wear APGA uniform to the Polling Booth to avoid altercation with security.

In his remark, Chief Victor Umeh told the people that APGA is a party that is committed to developing Anambra State. He praised governor Obiano for his focus and demonstrable ability for leading and uniting the people to live in peace. He noted that leadership is not just about roads and infrastructure but about good governance and peaceful co-existence. He assured Obiano that Oraukwu will deliver the votes for APGA like they did during previous election.

Chief Umeh said that he is ready and prepared to represent Anambra Central. He assured that he is ready to assist the governor to attract development to Anambra. He stressed that whatever benefits coming to Anambra because of his Senate aspiration is coming from APGA. Chief Umeh called Oraukwu to turn out en mass and vote for him to avoid any gang-up.

The Secretary to State Government and native of Oraukwu, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, told Governor Obiano that ‎Oraukwu is solidly behind him. He revealed that Uraukwu is one of the communities contributing to the export of vegetables. He urged his people to applaud the efforts of the governor in order benefit more from the governor.

Earlier in his welcome, Chairman of Idemili North, Emmanuel Idemudu, welcome governor Obiano to the LGA and assured that Oraukwu is giving Chief Victor Umeh six thousand votes in the Anambra Central Election. He urged him not to forget Oraukwu in his development agenda.

In his Vote of thanks, the Chief Host of the Rally, Chief Joe Ukeji, thanked the governor for recognizing Oraukwu community with the appointment of many of their sons to high positions in his government. They include: Secretary to State Government, Commissioner and Local Government Chairman.

He praised the governor's achievement in security and various sectors of the economy and assured that Oraukwu people resolved to support APGA because of what the government of governor Obiano has achieved in less than two years.