United Nigeria Airline boss joins Anambra governorship race on APC platform

Ahead of Anambra State Governorship election late this year, the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has disclosed his intention to slot it out with the incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuman Soludo.

Okonkwo, who is a new entrant into the race said, he will contest on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

The Airline boss declared his intention to contest at his country home, Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Council Area of Anambra State, saying that he joined the race out of sense of responsibility to contribute his quota to the development of Anambra State.

According to him, he had a deep reflection and had consulted deeply to arrived at contesting the State plum job, stressing that Anambra was a land of limitless potential with industrious entrepreneurs and resilient people, before its economy went awry, but which he will revive it.

He said, though Anambra has not lived up to its full promise as a result of poor governance as a result of pains and horror of insecurity which left our people living in the bondage of fear, I will reverse it.
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“People earnestly cry for real security and progress.

“With a deep sense of responsibility and unwavering commitment to the future of our dear Anambra State, today I declare my intention to contest the forthcoming governorship election.

“I believe Anambra deserves the best. Together, we can build a state that truly works for everyone; a state where governance is about service to the people and not to self,” he said.

Okonkwo said he would prioritise security, economic transformation, job creation, infrastructure development, education, human capital development, agriculture, technology, skills acquisition and value reorientation.

He added, “I cannot do it alone. I need your support; together, we can make Anambra a shining example of excellence and good governance.

“I pledge to prioritise the welfare and well-being of our people, particularly the youths, women and the vulnerable populations.

“My vision on this movement is to build an Anambra that is prosperous, secure, and globally competitive.

“No society can thrive without security and accountable leadership. We will work closely together with security agencies, invest in community policing and ensure efficiency in government.

“It is for this movement and for the good of our collective future that I intend to pursue this vision on the platform of APC.”