Prof. Obiora Okonwko, a candidate for the November 8 governorship of Anambra State on the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket, has stated his intention to save the state from further decline.
Yesterday, after collecting the N50 million nomination and expression of interest forms, which were purchased for him by an organization affiliated with the Anambra Coalition for Progressive Change, he spoke at the APC Secretariat in Abuja.
Okonwko announced his candidacy as the front-runner in the off-season poll.
“I am from Anambra Central, the votes are domiciled in Ndemili North I am leader of Ndemili North and South. So, the votes are guaranteed.
“You have just presented to me a great gift of N50 million. As you can see, I am full of smiles.
“I would have said, I wasn’t expecting this but knowing that I am not in this race alone, there are a lot of people who have mind up their minds that whatever is happening in Anambra State isn’t the way to go, particularly with the issue of insecurity.
“I am encouraged. If there is any doubt, I now know these people are going to match their words with action. They are beside me. With what you have done today, you are those who are beside me.
“I thank you very much for what you have done. Where this fund came, may God replenish you.
“For those who haven’t joined this coalition, this is a wake-up call. We will do justice to rescue Anambra from a man who knows all, who takes no advice.
“We are aware of the huge amount being thrown around to ensure that I don’t get the ticket. He (Soludo) knows he can’t square up with me on Election Day. I have picked the form, I am prepared for the battle.
“To all traditional institutions, religious leaders, the time is now. We may not have the control of having the ticket but we know that with the ticket in our hands, we will secure landslide victory for APC.”