Victor EzejaPresidential candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Peter Umeadi, has said he would ensure that the Nigerian system is restructured to serve the citizens better if elected in the next month’s election.
Umeadi, a former Chief Judge of Anambra State, said he would deal with the issue of true federalism, tackle challenges in the healthcare and education sectors and undertake an agricultural revolution in the country.
Umeadi spoke at the flag-off of APGA presidential campaign held at Alex Ekwueme Square, Akwa on Saturday.
He said, “I am a candidate that has come with sincerity. I will deal with the issue of true federalism, restructuring, and healthcare. I will address issues relating to women, youths, children, education, communication, transportation, etcetera.”
The APGA Presidential Candidate stated that apart from the issue of true federalism, his manifesto will also address the challenge of insecurity ravaging different parts of the country.
He said that he has traversed every nook and cranny of Nigeria since his candidacy and knows what every part of the country needs.
He described himself as the most genuine presidential candidate in the race.
Umeadi added that if elected, he would work with all relevant stakeholders to entrench a new political culture, and unite every part of the country including the old, young, rich, poor, literate or not, from different religious and social groups.
He thanked all APGA candidates and assured everyone that APGA is present everywhere, all the way across the country, asking everyone to vote for the party in order for it to be the “miracle” of this year’s presidential election.
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo presented flags to Umeadi and other candidates vying for other positions.
Soludo appealed to Nigerians to vote for all APGA candidates noting that the party by its constitution, believes in true federalism.
He said: “We are excited because we are true believers in the greatness of Nigeria.
APGA is the first party registered in its constitution with a commitment to true federalism. Only restructured Nigeria can help Nigeria to move forward.
“APGA is the first political party to realise that the future of Nigeria lies in true federalism, a restructured Nigeria
“For the elections of February and March, we appeal to Nigerians to vote for APGA candidates all the way. APGA is the grand alliance of Progressives.
“We have held sway in Anambra State for over 16 years, and we will continue to give Anambra people Progressive leadership and this we want to replicate throughout the country.
“We believe that the South East is free, everybody is free. We are Republicans, we are Democrats. We allow everybody to come and campaign freely.
“In Anambra, we have given political parties opportunities that some of them didn’t get elsewhere. We provide a level playing field and we give people equal opportunity.”
The governor also appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu for the sake of peace and prosperity in the South-East.
Immediate past Governor of Anambra State and Chairman of the National Board of Trustees of the party, Chief Willie Obiano, said APGA is used to winning and this time will not be different.
The ex-governor, who encouraged APGA members to unite and speak with one voice and one goal in mind, declared that the party is supreme!
“We should go to war the old-fashioned way, and victory will be guaranteed!!,” Obiano charged the party members.
Also speaking at the rally, the Anambra State Chairman of APGA, Sir Nobert Obi, welcomed all APGA supporters to the campaign kickoff, and thanked all Ward Executives from across Nigeria, including Zamfara, Cross River, Ekiti, Imo, Enugu and others, for showing up at such short notice.
In her remarks, the wife of the former National Leader of the Party, Chief Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, stated that APGA is a home, heritage, and the future, urging everyone to vote for APGA candidates in large numbers.
She also stated that Anambra is fortunate to have a visionary governor dedicated to making the state a liveable and prosperous home.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.
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