The industrial town of Nnewi stood still for Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the candidadte of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 8 gubernatorial poll.
Ukachukwu was in Nnewi in continuation of his local government tour of council areas in the state to canvass for votes.
The mammoth crowd defied heavy downpour trooping in their numbers to Anaedo Hall, the venue of the programme.
Addressing thousands of supporters, Chief George Onyekaba, the Obi of Nnewi-Ichi recalled that before the death of late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, the APC standard bearer promised to support him in his governorship ambition.
He said since Sen Ubah is no more, it is only logical for the industrial town to support Ikukuoma to reciprocate his large heartedness to the illustrious son of Anaedo, Sen Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah.
“Nnewi and Osumenyi are in the same geopolitical zone, we at Nnewi will surely our brother from closest community,” he said.
Ukachukwu reliable ally
In his own comment, Chief Dozie Ikedife described Ikukuoma as a reliable and dependable associate who can be trusted with the responsibility of governing Anambra State.
He assured the APC standard bearer that the people of Nnewi will come out in their good numbers to support him because he has always identified with them in times of need.
Ikenga said Ikukuoma has demonstrated this several times by sticking out his neck for political office aspirants from Nnewi, noting that one good turn should definitely deserve another.
The Deputy Governorship candidate of APC, Sen Uche Ekwunife, recalled with relish how President Ahmed Bola Tinubu handed the party ticket to Ikukuoma and herself, charging them to go and deliver Anambra for APC.
She maintained that the Wind of Glory and the positive change Ndi-Anambra deserve in only realizable with Prince Ukachukwu in the saddle ably deputized by her.
The APC governorship candidate, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu who was greeted by a loud ovation said that he was in Nnewi North LGA to thank the people of the area for their support since the journey began.
“I bring a message of Renewed Hope and assure you that we are going to offer Anambra State a responsible and responsive governance.”
“I urge you all to take full advantage of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Continuous Voters Registration that will soon begin in the state”.
In his closing remarks, the Anambra State Organizing Secretary of APC, Mr J.C Okeke, applauded Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu and his entourage for creating time to visit Nnewi North LGA.
He assured the APC governorship candidate of the unflinching support of the people in the area.
