Chinedum Elekwachi
People of Aguleri Community in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra state have disowned younger brother to former governor Willie Obiano, Evaristus Obiano over recent support for gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress APC Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu.
Former Political Adviser to former Governor Obiano, Chinedu Obidigwe, said Evaristus’ declared support for Ukachukwu did not represent the position of Aguleri people.
He said Obiano was on his own, urging him to come out straight to express his annoyance against Gov Charles Soludo.
Obidigwe, in a statement also dismissed Evaristus’ claims that Governor Chukwuma Soludo did not provide social security to the people of Aguleri.
He insisted that Soludo has executed critical projects in the community which are unprecedented since the creation of the old Anambra State.
The former House of Representatives member carpeted the former governor”s younger brother for making what he called destructive and undignifiing statements about Soludo.
He described Governor Obiano’s as a mere Assistant Protocol Officer during the tenure of his elder brother and do not have the capacity to speak for Aguleri.
The statement reads, “Mr Evaristus Obiano is a political light weight and our people the Aguleri people know very well that within three years in office Gov Charles Soludo has really shown support to Ndi Aguleri in the area of socio-economic development.
Massive infrastructural development
Obidigwe said, “It is instructive to note that the hinterland, Aguleri-Otu never had roads since Adam and Eve was created.
“Today, it is witnessing a massive road construction to the tune of over N8.3 billion naira courtesy of Gov Soludo.
“The people of Aguleri before now had no general hospitals especially the three communities of Aguleri Otu across the riverine and people cover a distance of 17 km from their homes to Otuocha where one can access medical services.
“Gov Charles Soludo saw the need for the construction of a state-of-the-art General Hospital for the people hence saving them the pains and trouble of going to Otuocha for medical attention.
“The moribund water projects in the area have all been revived by Gov Soludo’s administration and reticulation have been carried out across all communities in Otuocha.
“The reticulation cuts across Umuleri, Umu Oba Anam and the electricity project in Aguleri is being given adequate attention.
“If other Communities in Anambra state have this quantum of support by the Governor, Aguleri must be counted first.
He said many youths in the community are now gainfully employed through the One Youth Two Skills program of the governor.
