Maduako Igbokwe l Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020
ONITSHA, Anambra, Nigeria – Chairmen of All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, in all the 21 local government areas of Anambra State and other party stalwarts have endorsed the aspiration of Prof Peter Umeadi for the Presidential ticket of the party come 2023.
The party leaders made the endorsement when they visited Prof. Umeadi at his hometown in Nri, Anaocha L.G.A of Anambra State. The group led by Chief Livinus Onyenwe described Prof Peter Umeadi as a shining star that should be showcased to the rest of the country.
“Prof Umeadi is a quality product that would be easily marketed by APGA to the rest of the country. His status and excellent record in public service will be the selling point of the party, in the race for 2023 presidency”, Chief Onyenwe said.
Similarly, the chairman of APGA in Idemili North LGA, Chief Festus Onwurah expressed joy that the party, which is the third largest political party in Nigeria, is determined to present a quality candidate for the 2023 presidency, and we will support him to get the party’s nomination”.
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His counterpart from Anaocha LGA, Barr Ndubuisi Obiadi said since the entrance of the former Chief Judge to APGA, the party has witnessed the influx of influential personalities in area, who were attracted by the good pedigree of the eminent jurist.
According to him, “the party will achieve significant electoral gains in the next general election, if it presents Prof Umeadi as its presidential flag bearer”.
Responding, Prof Peter Umeadi appealed to the local government party leaders to continue to work for the success of the party in all elections by ensuring internal democracy, party supremacy and sanctity of the ballot.
