The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured that Anambra State will be linked to Nigeria’s central government through the party in the upcoming election. He made this statement in Awka on Saturday during the commissioning of the new APC state secretariat.
Ganduje noted that the Southeast should not remain disconnected from national governance, stating that joining the ruling party would provide the region with better opportunities. He added that APC’s presence in Anambra would help the state benefit from national policies and developments.
The newly commissioned party secretariat was made possible through contributions from two governorship aspirants, including Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, who is seen as a strong contender for the party’s ticket.
Okonkwo expressed confidence in his ability to secure victory for APC in the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8.
Addressing party supporters, Ganduje praised the Igbo people, describing them as the most nationalistic in Nigeria. He stated that their active presence across the country showed their strong connection to national unity. However, he urged them to fully integrate politically by aligning with the APC.
“We are here to inaugurate the party secretariat and to hold a meeting with stakeholders to discuss issues, obtain ideas, and take resolution to ensure where we are going. Of course, you know where we are going, it is the Government House.
“We must be focused, we must have plans, we must have vision, and I can see that the party in Anambra is fully aware of that. You have five states, and we pray for more states for you (South East), but you must strive to connect to the centre.
“We want to connect you to the centre. We want to plug you into the national grid. Now, politically, you are under rural electrification, you are under generator, and this is unacceptable. You need to connect to the national grid.
“You are the most nationalistic people one can find anywhere in Nigeria. Everywhere you go, you must see the Igbo doing one thing or another, and that is what being nationalistic means. Why then do you want to cocoon yourself in one corner?
“We want to take you back to the good old days of Ojukwu when he was pardoned to return to Nigeria in the interest of one Nigeria; the days of Nnamdi Azikiwe. I have resolved to do it, and we have seen the vigour in you, the intention and we will do it starting from Anambra.”
“Some of the things that need to be reformed are being taken care of. That is the mark of a leader. A leader who can fix the broken; he does not talk anyhow, but talks with facts and figures, Tinubu is taking Nigeria to the next level.
“We have already started seeing the effect of the reforms, more oil is being produced, security is improving, refineries are working, and our currency is improving. So, you need to be connected. We are here to seek your cooperation and commitment so that we can capture this state,” he said.
