The Anaocha Committee of Friends says the National Chairman
of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh, is its sole
candidate for the Anambra Central senatorial election in 2015.
The leader of Anaocha Local Council legislature, Mr Silas
Ezeabocha, on Friday presided over a ceremonial session of the council during
which they endorsed Umeh.
During the session at Neni in Anambra, Ezeabocha said that
the endorsement was to appreciate the APGA boss for his philanthropic gestures
in the area.
He said Umeh was the “pillar of democracy” who had brought
succour to the people of the state.
The councilor expressed confidence that Umeh would give
adequate representation not just to the people of Anambra Central but also to
the entire Igbo people.
Responding, Umeh commended the councilors for their support,
adding that he would begin consultation for his senatorial ambition.
Umeh said he would make consultations across the senatorial
district before his formal declaration.
The APGA boss said that the occasion was an indication that
the people supported his political ambition.
“I was the person who brought Peter Obi out to the people of
Anambra and stood by him to be the governor for eight years.
“I got him elected first term, defended him in all the
battles he waged. I got him re-elected in 2010 for a second term and he has
served the people of Anambra.
“By the way God has designed it, we have elected another
governor for Anambra, Chief Willie Obiano, who is doing exceedingly well and
the people are happy.”
The party boss said the adoption was a clarion call for him
to go and represent his people.
“I will not take their support for granted. People have
forced me into this race to run and I have accepted. I will inform them one by
one,” Umeh said.
The event attracted top state government functionaries,
members of the House of Assembly, traditional rulers, APGA stalwarts, clergy
men, women, youths and town union leaders, among others.
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