His Excellency, Gov. Willie Obiano, Akpokuodike worldwide made his first formal visit to Ekwusigo local government area yesterday, September3, 2014.
The Governor having acknowledged the fact that we gave him a bulk vote promised to keep ekwusigo first in all his proposals.
Meanwhile, the executive chairman of Ekwusigo lga in his welcome address thanked the governor on fulfilling his promises of completing the projects commissioned by Peter Obis administration. He also thanked him for purchasing the 5storey building for office use for the local government. He also asked him to include the Ozubulu college road-ukpor through Ihembosi in his road projects proposals as they are now 100% part of APGA Family. He also asked for more General hospitals and immediate handling of the gully erosion sites in Ekwusigo. Above all, he asked for a viable modern market that will usher in commercial banks to our local government.
The national chairman of our party, Chief Victor Umeh on his remarks was overwhelmed by the crowd they met and confirmed that Ekwusigo is now a major APGA stronghold. He promised all party members of a free and fair party primaries for the forthcoming elections.
Hon. Hon Barr Pauly Onyeka in his vote of thanks, appluaded the governor for his kind gesture.
Highlight of the occasion was the induction of Ezeyibeya and his followers to APGA. Ezeyibeya is an aspirant for Nnewi constituency house of reps.
So many aspirants for house of reps and assembly were all there adding color to the event. Barrister P.O. C Ebubedike campaign team for house of reps were there. Ezeyibeya group for house of reps, Uchenna Elodimmuo for house of assembly, Onyebuchi Uzor (Ajelenje ichi) for house of Assembly, Ikenna Ofordeme for house of assembly, Hon. Barrister Pauly Onyeka for continuity were all there.
Others in attendance were Commissioner for special duties, Hon. Norbert Obi, Special Adviser to the governor on political affairs, Sir Owelle Onyeka Mbasor, Special adviser on General hospitals, Lady Nneka Arinze, Chief mentus Mbonu of Ihembosi, Chief Benjamin Ijezie, Benjass Transport ltd, Onowu of Ihembosi and a host of other dignitaries, not forgetting His Royal Highness, Igwe Nnamdi Oruche, Okife II, the Obi of Ozubulu who was the Royal father of the day.
Other support groups were there too viz; Ekwusigo youth Empowerment Programme group led by Chief Jerry Obiegbu, Oke Nze Nwachinaemelu, Ada-ife group, Join Jonathern Journey Group JJJ, Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria Group TAN, RECDOT and above all, THE WILLIE OBIANO SUPPORT GROUP led by Chief Okechukwu Emecheta, Seaman.
It was indeed a very colorful event at Ekwusigo secretariat.