Andy Uba is  best thing  to happen to Anambra, says Deputy Gov. Nkem Okeke

ONITSHA, Anambra, Nigeria – Deputy Governor of Anambra state  Dr. Nkem Okeke has described the emergence of Senator Andy Uba as the All Progressives Congress, APC  gubernatorial candidate as the best thing that ever happened to the state in the last few years.

Dr. Nkem Okeke had on Wednesday decamped from the state ruling party  All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA to  the All Progressives Congress, APC.  Okeke stated that he had implicit confidence in Senator. Uba’s capacity to reintegrate Anambra into the mainstream of national political reckoning.

According to a statement by Hon. Victor Afam Ogene,  Director, Media and Publicity of Senator Andy Uba Governorship Campaign Organisation, SAUGCO. Okeke stated this on Friday   night  at the residence of  Senator Uba during a dinner organised to welcome him into APC .

“All over Anambra, and indeed the South east region, the dominant complaint is the feeling of alienation by our people in the affairs of our country. And when you are so challenged, do you further go into your cocoon, or do you seek accommodation and understanding from your other compatriots?

“For me, the Nigerian project is bigger and desirable than the craving of any individual, or component part of the country. We must all sit as equals, on the table of brotherhood, to negotiate the needs and aspirations of all our people, including the South east,” the deputy governor said.

 Okeke pledged to offer total support towards the emergence of Senator Uba as Governor of the state. Some of those who were at the dinner included Chuma Mbonu, board member, Consumer Protection Council of Nigeria, Hon. Vivian Okadigbo, former House of Assembly member, Oyi 1 constituency, Engineer Nkemakonam Ifeanyi, a businessman, Chief Johnbosco Anaedobe, as well as the duo of Dr. Sulaiman Bakari and Hon. Yusuf Ali.