The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured that the party will integrate Anambra State into the national political framework by November.
Speaking in Awka on Saturday during the commissioning of the party’s state secretariat, Ganduje emphasized the importance of the Southeast region aligning with the federal government to fully benefit from national governance.
He stated that the easiest way for the region to achieve this was by embracing the APC. The newly inaugurated party secretariat was procured, equipped, and furnished by two governorship aspirants, including Prof. Obiora Okonkwo.
Prof. Okonkwo, a leading aspirant, pledged to secure victory for the party in the November 8 governorship election if given the ticket.
Addressing party members, Ganduje described the Igbo as Nigeria’s most nationalistic people and urged them to connect politically with the centre by voting for the APC.
“You must strive to be part of the national grid. Politically, you are currently under rural electrification, relying on generators. This is unacceptable. You need to be fully connected,” he said.
He recalled historical figures like Nnamdi Azikiwe and the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, emphasizing the need for the region to return to the days of national integration.
Ganduje also reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to national unity and reforms, noting that progress was already evident in areas such as oil production, security, refinery operations, and currency stability.
Meanwhile, APC governorship aspirants showcased their support base at the event. Prof. Okonkwo, who emerged as the most popular among party members, vowed to run a strong campaign that would deliver an APC victory.
“If you give me the ticket, I will give you the Certificate of Occupancy for the Anambra Government House,” he declared.
