Mike Nwachukwu set to represent Owerri Senatorial zone in the Senate

Mr Mike Nwachukwu a front line Owerri Senatorial zone (Imo East) aspirant under the political platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) says he is driven by the need for quality and effective representation of his constituents and Nigerians at large, reports www.odogwublog.com.

Nwachukwu who hails from Ulakwo in Owerri North council area of Imo State stated this over the weekend at the community central school open field during a well attended political carnival ceremony marking the grand finale of his sensitization cum mobilization tour of the 104 wards that constitute the senatorial district.

He lamented over the environmental degradation of the senatorial zone as well as poor infrastructural developments which he attributed to selfish and poor representations of the area by her previous representatives .

The aspirant promised if given the party ticket to win the general election and to yearly identify five critical roads in each of the 9 local government areas that constitute the senatorial district for federal government agencies quick intervention.

The seasoned banker and financial guru turned politician also informed that he is eyeing membership of the Senate Committee on Appropriation based on his professional competence.

Nwachukwu while advising delegates to jettison financial inducement at the detriment of merit and credibility assured to unlocked the federal government resources in overall interest of the constituents and Nigerians at large. The aspirant who was the party state secretary for over 6 years further promised to make APGA a strong regional party and to maintain functional constituency office in each of the 9 council areas.

He further described himself as the most qualified among the litany of other aspirants assuring of his willingness to organize monthly town Hall meeting with his constituents if elected.

In his speech Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, a member of APGA Board of Trustees (BOT) commended the aspirant for his courage and dexterity.

Iheanacho described him as a true patriot who is eminently qualified for the senatorial seat.

He passionately appealed to the party delegates not to sacrifice merit at the altar of money and restated his unreserved backing to the aspirant.

Similarly, Mrs Ann Dozie, one time Commissioner for Women Affairs in the state applauded the aspirant for acquitting himself with the nooks and crannies of the senatorial zone noting that as an evidence of willingness and preparedness.

Dozie assured her of victory but advised her on the need for open door policies and respect to the party leadership.

By Everest Ezihe