The Son of late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Chief
Emeka Ojukwu (Jnr) has picked the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
nomination and expression of Interest forms form for the 2015 general
elections.
Hon Rita Maduagwu member representing Nnewi South ll Submitting her forms
Others who picked the party’s nomination and expression of
Interest forms are Chief Mike Nkwocha,former Chief whip of the Anambra
State House of Assembly Hon. Barr. Uchenna Okonkwo – Okom, Barr.
Onyemaobi Ochiagha Chuks, among others.
Speaking to 247ureports.com
shortly after purchasing his form, Ojukwu said he was going to the
federal House to bring about quality Representation which according to
him, had eluded the people of Nnewi North and Nnewi South and Ekwusigo
Federal Constituency.
Chief Ojukwu, who is currently the sole administrator of
Nnewi North local council area Vowed if elected, to make laws that would
promote the Interest of the Youths.
He expressed confidence that the party will perform
creditably in the 2015 general elections but stressed that apart from
the presidential poll, the party would field candidates for other
positions.
He lauded the leadership of the party under Chief Victor Umeh, saying that the party would achieve greater heights under Umeh.
For their part, the former Chief whip of the Anambra State House of
Assembly, Hon. Barr. Uchenna Okonkwo – Okom ;Barr. Onyemaobi Ochiagha
Chuks ;Chief Mike Nkwocha (Aguiyi – Enugwu-ukwu) ;Mr. Chukwudi uzoewulu
said they were prevailed upon by the people of their areas to contest in
upcoming general elections.
According to them, their areas had suffered poor
representation in the past and also in the recent political dispensation
noting that they seek to lay a solid foundation that will last.
Obiano acknowledging cheers at Nnewi
“The federal constituency is rich in natural resources and
we want to see how they can be harnessed for the good of their people ‘
they said.
Also speaking, Nkwocha, a legal practitioner said he was
vying for the Anaocha, Dunukofia and Njikoka Federal Constituency to
give the people “effective and people-oriented representation.”
Nkwocha, who is currently the President-General of
Enugwu-Ukwu community of Anambra, promised that if elected he would
galvanise other political parties into joining APGA.
“As a grassroots man and experienced politician, it is
important that I contest to ensure victory for our national chairman,
Chief Victor Umeh who is contesting the Anambra Central Senatorial seat.
“If Umeh loses, it will be a disgrace to APGA because he is the face of the party.
“We have a dynamic and performing Governor who needs people
who can assist in advancing his good works at Abuja and that person is
me,” he said.
He however said legislations on erosion, road construction
and rehabilitation as well as provision of water and jobs for youths
would be his priority if nominated as candidate and subsequently
elected.
Meanwhile, the majority leader of the Anambra State House
of Assembly, Hon. Barr. Harford Ikechukwu Oseke member representing Awka
South II ;Hon Barr. Rita Maduagwu member representing Nnewi South II ; Hon. Ikemfuna Uzoezie member representing Aguata all; Hon Beverly
Nkemdiche Ikpeazu member representing Onitsha South ll and Hon Ify
Onyebumuo member representing Njikoka ll at the Anambra State House of
Assembly all came to submit their purchased nomination and expression of
Interest forms.
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