Chinedum Elekwachi
The second term bid of Governor Chukwuma Soludo has received a boost following endorsement by tricycle operators operators, Anambra Keke Drivers Forum (AKDF).
State Coordinator, Comrade Osita Obi made this known during the endorsement and unveiling of stickers for Soludo’s reelection.
Osita said the decision to support Soludo’s second term was informed by his fearless and transformative leadership.
He expressed the group’s preparedness to return the governor to complete the good job he was doing.
He also appealed to the governor to facilitate the conduct of election for Keke drivers so that both the government and the tricyclists would enjoy the benefits therein.
“We went on inspection of roads, new government house, lodge, Funcity and other numerous projects delivered by the governor.
“This is why the Keke drivers decided to endorse his second term bid.
“Soludo has halt touting to standstill. But it’s not yet uhuru because touting has not been finally eradicated.
” There’s what I call mindless extortion on Keke drivers. All of them have been eradicated.
“He’s done wonderfully well for us and deserve second term. Igbo says if you praise someone for what he has done, he’ll do more.
“We’ commend him for the ones he has done so he can do more. When we give him mandate to continue, development with be taken to highest level.
“When the campaign kicks off properly, no fewer than 10,000 Keke drivers will publicly endorse him. Today is just in house.
“As eligible voters, we are going to use our voters card to make it possible.
“We’ve asked those without voters card to go and register. That’s what differentiates us from support groups who are interested in money.”
He added, “The people here today are representatives of Keke drivers drawn from all parts of Anambra, Onitsha, Nnewi, Ekwulobia and others.
“Those who came from outside Awka sponsored themselves. All the members are passionate about Soludo.
“We also seize the opportunity to call the governor to hasten up on conduct of election for Keke drivers. There are many benefits therein.”
