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It was a blessing from home front when the Anaocha Committee of Friends said the National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh, is its sole candidate for the Anambra Central senatorial election in 2015.
The leader of Anaocha Local Council legislature, Mr Silas Ezeabocha, on Friday presided over a ceremonial session of the council during which they endorsed Umeh.
During the session at Neni in Anambra, Ezeabocha said that the endorsement was to appreciate the APGA boss for his philanthropic gestures in the area.
He said Umeh was the “pillar of democracy” who had brought succour to the people of the state.
According to him, Umeh’s entrance into politics has brought about positive changes and development in the state through the ruling APGA.
The councilor expressed confidence that Umeh would give adequate representation not just to the people of Anambra Central but also to the entire Igbo people.
Responding, Umeh commended the councilors for their support, adding that he would begin consultation for his senatorial ambition.
Umeh said he would make consultations across the senatorial district before his formal declaration.
The APGA boss said that the occasion was an indication that the people supported his political ambition.
“I was the person who brought Peter Obi out to the people of Anambra and stood by him to be the governor for eight years.
“I got him elected first term, defended him in all the battles he waged. I got him re-elected in 2010 for a second term and he has served the people of Anambra.
“By the way God has designed it, we have elected another governor for Anambra, Chief Willie Obiano, who is doing exceedingly well and the people are happy.”
The party boss said the adoption was a clarion call for him to go and represent his people.
“I will not take their support for granted. People have forced me into this race to run and I have accepted. I will inform them one by one,” Umeh said.
The event attracted top state government functionaries, members of the House of Assembly, traditional rulers, APGA stalwarts, clergy men, women, youths and town union leaders, among others.
