How Prepared is the APGA for the governorship election?
At the moment, we are gearing towards mobilising the people at the wards and local government areas. The first thing is to have regular meetings with them, explain what government has been doing for them and what the government plans for them for the future. We intend also to inaugurate registration of new members, including decampees from other political parties. These are the immediate actions we intend to take within two months. Thereafter, APGA shall embark on local government tours in March to know the challenges being faced by party members. As we progress, we shall be sorting their problems, therefore, APGA is ready for the 2017 governorship election.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) seems to be gaining grounds more than the APGA. why?
I don’t believe this. Igbo politicians are fair whether politicians, bread and butter politicians, food is ready politicians. The big guns in South east are moving into the APC and every other person in Anambra wants to join the queue, maybe because of the skeleton in their cupboards and the pursuit of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) probes going on in the country. But, the truth still remains that APGA is a party already well established in Anambra state and it will be difficult for any party to come and dislodge it. Therefore, the issues of the APC taking over in Anambra in 2017 looks like a nightmare. Taking into consideration, the recent hardship being experienced by people in Nigeria in recent times and Anambra is not an exception. The people will continue to vote for APGA because it is a tested and trusted party in this state.
From what people are saying, Governor Willie Obiano has not really impressed them…
He has. leadership is not easy. view it from any angle. Obiano came from a corporate world and had not been involved in politics of Nigeria, until a few years back when he was invited. And since he ascended the throne, he has done remarkably well, especially on security, which is the foremost, agriculture, basic infrastructure, education, health and so on. With his track record, if he stays in Anambra for eight years, the face and fortunes of the state will change.
Apart the three flyovers, what else do you think he has done for the people of Anambra to merit his re-election?
In the next few years, food will no longer be a problem in Anambra because there will be enough to eat and sell to our neighbours, based on what he has been able to do in the agricultural sector. Besides, he has done lots of roads in many communities in the state, equally, with 20 million naira he has given to 177 communities in the state each. therefore Willie is working.
The APC has continued to accuse the state government of being a total failure…
That is a laughable accusation from the APC, because in Imo, where the APC is in charge, it has failed the people as far as governance is concerned. Salaries are being owed for many months; gratuities and pension are being owed, which is a criminal offence in Nigeria. The roads are in very bad shape among others. So, how can APC level such accusations against APGA government where things are working.
How do you intend to cope with the crisis rocking the APGA both in the state and at the national levels?
Election is fast approaching and these things are bound to happen. In politics, pecuniary interest is foremost and politicians are easily swelled, but these things are being taken care of. Before the die is cast, things will return to normalcy.
Again the sour relationship between Victor Umeh and Obiano is likely to play a key role in the election…
Not to my knowledge. I’m not aware of this. Recently, the three of us had met on some issues. There is no sour relationship between them.
Would you wave aside former Governor Peter Obi’s influence in the election?
Few days ago, we met with former local government party chairmen of APGA and ward chairmen and our discussions were fruitful. what Obi had been reaching out with his promises will not count when the election comes or stand between Obiano and victory. If for eight years, Obi could not do anything for them, is it now that he will give them what?
People say the APGA does not have the financial muscle to battle the APC or the PDP. how true is this?
When the time comes, God will help us. We believe in prayers and that it why we call Him the awesome God.
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