Don’t expect much from Soludo in a hurry – APGA Chieftain

ONITSHA, Anambra, Nigeria – A  Chieftain of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Prince Ikechukwu Tabansi has advised people not to expect   much   from the Anambra state  Governor-elect , Prof. Charles Soludo in the first phase of his administration giving   that the outgoing governor mismanaged  state economy.

According to Tabansi, Prof. Soludo may not likely be in a hurry to do certain things because  the outgoing governor, Chief Willie Obiano mismanaged the blossoming economy of the state and spent money on frivolous projects.

Speaking to journalists on Monday  at his country home, Nri kingdom in Anaocha local district of the state, Tabansi noted that bad  condition of  the roads in the state was quite appalling and disheartening .

” It’s true that we have a functioning brand new airport, but that should not compel the governor to neglect other projects just for a single project to stand.   So, I don’t  think we will expect much from Soludo in his first term because he has to struggle a lot to pay the workers among other responsibilities in the state.

”  As I don’t expect much, I still believe that in the long run, Soludo is going to be among the greatest achievers recorded in the history of Anambra state, “he said .

According to him, he did not  work for Prof. Soludo because of his wealth or  any pecuniary benefits rather for his credibility and pedigree .

” I x-rayed the whole candidates and  discovered that Soludo  is the better candidate in all put together and he has proven  to be a good economic manager.

” Even when he was the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, everybody witnessed his landmark achievements in the financial world. I believe that he is going to do well but he should be given enough space to prove his mettle.” he said.

He also stated he does not have any grudges   with the governor Obiano , stressing that  in governance  everybody should be carried  along.

According to him, the day Obiano started differentiating between Aguleri frontiers and other people from other places  things   began to go  wrong in his government .

” The Anambra state economy has been grounded since two years ago because Gov. Obiano overlooked his people and  kept squandering our commonwealth. To buttress this point, take a look into our state motor parks. When I was in charge of parks in Onitsha, I was generating over N97million in every month.

” But for the past two years when the Governor’s wife took over the management of parks, they only realise less than N47million for the state government, where does the remaining go to?” he asked .