Groups urge Umeh to contest for Anambra Senatorial seat in 2023

AWKA, Anambra – A coalition of progressives groups in  Anambra state within the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have called on the  former lawmaker, Senator Victor Umeh to contest for  the  Anambra Central senatorial  seat.

The groups on Friday in Awka the state capital said  that they are prepared and ready to mobilise voters for  former  national chairman of APGA to return to the  senate.

The groups include, Anambra Progressive Youth Initiatives (APYI), APGA Promoters Assembly (APA), Movement For Good Governance and Conscience (MGGC),  Igbo Political Voice (IPV), Anambra Students Union Government’s (SUGs) Forum.

Leaders of the groups in a statement made available to journalists  stated that Umeh was  strong voice for Anambra and  South East  in the Senate, within the 17  months he was in the red chamber.

Leaders of the groups are  Chief Ben Obi, Barr. Asha Nnabuife, Hon. Dr. Ikechukwu Oforkansi, Hon. Dr. Simeon Too Obiadi, Hon Comr. Egbebike Uche, Dr. Ernest Ikeanazor, Hon. Chief Chika Ibeneme, and Nchekwube Tony Dunga.

“This is a clarion call on our people that in the next election, we must cast our votes for  people like senator Victor Umeh  with determination, dedication and commitment to develop Nigeria.

“First it was IPAC (Inter-Party Advisory Council) that called on him to run, then Anambra Central stakeholders have resolved compel  him to run, and we are also joining the call”, the group said.

The group said they are convinced that Umeh was taking note of the calls, and he is expected to answer the calls   at the appropriate time.

They said all groups would on Thursday, 27th January gather  in Awka to endorse senator Umeh, and formally appeal  to him to consider running for the  seat in 2023  .

“This call will be based on his quality performance within the 17 months of his stay at the 8th Senate. The event will be chaired by Chief Kenneth Nwachukwu, we are calling on all to come let’s return the Voice Ndigbo Deserve at The Senate, “they said