ANAMBRA 2021: PDP’s Ozigbo Receives US Delegation, Discusses Security, Transparent Election

PEOPLE’S Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, Valentine Ozigbo, received a delegation from United States Embassy to discuss issues ahead of the November poll.

During the meeting which held at Bon Hotel, Awka, Mr Ozigbo and the American delegation discussed about the election and areas of partnership to ensure a free, fair and transparent process.

While addressing journalists on the sidelines of the meeting, Ozigbo appreciated the US envoys for their time and the productive conversation they had.

He promised to cooperate to ensure the forthcoming election reflected the people’s will.

The delegation was led by Brandon Hudspeth, the US Embassy’s Political/Economic Chief for Southern Nigeria. Other members of the US contingent are Jim Suor, the Security Chief of the US Consulate; Briana Olson, the Political Officer for the South East Region; and Arnold Abulime, a political analyst.

Ozigbo was joined by several directors of the PDP Governorship Campaign Organisation, including the Director-General, Dr Alex Obiogbolu; Hon Valentine Ayika, the Director for Strategy and Planning; Mrs Chinelo Ofoche, the Director for Protocol; and Chief Gabriel Onyewife, a former member of Federal House of Representatives and Zonal Director for Anambra North.

Valentine Ozigbo is a multiple award-winning global CEO who has rich experience in diplomatic relations after serving as the Head of Embassies and Mulitlaterals and Head of International Banking at the United Bank for Africa (UBA).