Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has named former national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA),Chief Victor Umeh as the leader of his second term re-election committee.
The governor disclosed this during a short ceremony to inaugurate a committee for the realization of his second term bid.
The committee also consists his wife, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano who was appointed to the committee as a special nominee, his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke and 87 other members of the party.
The ceremony which held at the Governor’s Lodge Amawbia saw members of the committee being charged to work to ensure that the governor returns after the November governorship poll in the state.
Mr Primus Odili, a top aide of the governor was named to serve as Secretary, another aide of the governor; Chief Chinedu Obidigwe, State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance; Sir Norbert Obi, as well as APGA members at both National and State Assemblies were named members.
Other members of the committee include; Representatives from the Board of Trustees and National Working Committee of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, the Transition Chairmen and Ex-Local Government Chairmen, members of the Councilors Forum, APGA Stakeholders from the twenty-one Local Government Areas, Youths and Women groups.
Governor Obiano described the committee as a very important one, while explaining that the members were carefully selected as party members, whose loyalty to the party is not in doubt.
Obiano told members that APGA remains the party to beat in the state based on its outstanding performances over the years. He said that there is nothing to fear about the contest ahead, as APGA is united and will emerge victorious.
He warned members of the committee against playing double standards, and charged them to remain focused and utilize their experiences in the State’s political terrain, to ensure victory for the party in the forthcoming election.
Chairman of the Committee, Chief Umeh who responded on behalf of the committee pointed out that APGA has been the reason for the success story of Anambra State. He said Governor Obiano has consolidated on the achievements of his predecessor and is taking the state to greater heights.
Umeh assured that the committee was determined to carry out aggressive grassroots mobilization which will be hinged on disseminating adequate information on the achievements of the Obiano administration. He urged members of the committee to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and loyalty to ensure that they realize their mandate.
