The Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Prof. Ike Ekweremadu, has actually commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for providing great governance in the state.

Senator Ekweremadu, thrice Deputy Senate President, also applauded Gov. Ugwuanyi for the leadership he is providing in Enugu State, and for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East geo-political zone, explaining him as “a visionary leader”.

Senator Ekweremadu made the commendation when he joined Gov. Ugwuanyi in Ezeagu Local Government Area for the PDP project ahead of the February 23, 2022 Local Government Elections in the state.

The celebration’s rally which witnessed a large turnout of celebration faithful and supporters, was likewise attended by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, the State Chairman of the PDP, Hon. Augustine Nnamani, the member representing Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Dennis Amadi, his Aninri/Awgu/Oji River equivalent, Rt. Hon. Toby Okechukwu, Senator Ben Collins Ndu, the member representing Ezeagu Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chima Obieze, to name a few.

Speaking further, Senator Ekweremadu expressed pleasure at Gov. Ugwuanyi’s amazing achievements in office in spite the country’s financial meltdown, worrying that it was a sign that the guv was gotten ready for the task.

“Your Excellency, thank you for the provision of excellent governance in Enugu State; for the leadership you have actually displayed in our state and our celebration, to South East and to Nigeria.

“Remember that about 2 years back, we went over that in current time or less than that there will be economic challenge in Nigeria and we discussed that you require to be prepared.

“I more than happy you are prepared, that is why salaries (new base pay) are still being paid. We wish to thank you for being a visionary leader”, Senator Ekweremadu stated.

In his speech, the member representing Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Amadi informed Gov. Ugwuanyi that “We need to come and join this campaign to show you uniformity”.

Hon. Amadi admired the guv for his consistency in conducting city government elections in Enugu State and applauded him for bring back peace and security in the state.

The federal legislator guaranteed Gov. Ugwuanyi that the people of Ezeagu LGA will elect the PDP overwhelmingly in the upcoming LG elections and beyond.

On his part, the member representing Ezeagu Constituency, Rt. Hon. Obieze kept that the LG elections is a walkover, divulging that “the governor has moved round and has watered the ground” for a smooth triumph for the PDP.

Hon. Obieze appreciated Gov. Ugwuanyi “for making the work simple for us”, and assured the guv that people of Ezeagu LGA are sturdily behind him, saying: “Where you stand is where I will stand and where I stand is where the 24 members of the State House of Assembly stand”.

The lawmaker warned that “any leader in Enugu West Senatorial District who does not support Gov. Ugwuanyi” ought to retrace his or her steps, change and support the guv as “we will turn against that individual”.

Other speakers at the rally, such as the State Chairman of PDP, Hon. Nnamani, Senator Ben Collins Ndu, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ogbuefi Ozomgbachi, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Rt. Hon. Dr. Festus Uzor, Commissioner for Budget, Dr. David Ugwunta, Ozo Okey Ozoani, and Council Chairman, Hon. Chukwudi Ani, revealed extensive thankfulness to Gov. Ugwuanyi for his advancement tasks in Ezeagu LGA in the areas roadway health, infrastructure and education in addition to human empowerment.

Resolving the joyous crowd, Gov. Ugwuanyi who acknowledged the dignitaries at the event, prompted the people of Ezeagu LGA to come out in their numbers on February 23 to vote massively for the PDP and its chairmanship and councillorship candidates, advising the celebration’s candidates to serve their people with the fear of God, if chosen.

The Gov. Ugwuanyi-led PDP LG Elections campaign train was also at Uzo-Uwani LGA, on Thursday, where Senator Chukwuka Utazi of Enugu North Senatorial District, the member representing Uzo-Uwani Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Josephat Okika, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Matthew Idu, the Council Chairman, Hon. Chukwudi Nnadozie, Special Advisers to the Governor, Hon. Cornell Onwubuya and Hon. Jonathan Chukwuma, the LG PDP Chairman, Hon. Jude Okonkwo, the PDP National Ex-Officio, Princess Nwanneka Edith Okoro, among other stakeholders thanked Gov. Ugwuanyi for his administration’s special attention to the council location in regards to roadway infrastructure, farming revolution vis-à-vis revitalization of Ada Rice Farm Settlement, education and healthcare centers, etc.

The people assured Gov. Ugwuanyi that they are sturdily behind him and will continue to wait his political choices in 2023.