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By Madu Obi
Leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South East have begun consultations of with prominent Igbo leaders as part of moves to take over Anambra State in the 2025 governorship election in the state.
The national vice chairman of the party in the South East, Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu who led the party’s Zonal Organizing Secretary, Dozie Ikedife; one time senator representing Anambra North, Senator Emma Anosike; and the Vice Chairman Anambra APC North, Emma Ekwuagu on a courtesy visit to the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe at his palace, said there is need to take Anambra State to the center.
The APC leaders said they kicked off the visit with the reverred Obi of Onitsha because of their belief that he would play a very important role in leading the people aright.
Arodiogbu said that despite the seeming disapproval of the party by the Igbo, it has become obvious that the surest way to link the state with the centre and enjoy the dividends of democracy was to support APC.
According to him, APC has tremendous respect for the traditional institution, assuring that the party would continue to maintain that.
He said: “As we make consultation in Igbo land on how to make the APC an acceptable party in the South East, we must consult the likes of Igwe Achebe owing to the strategic importance of his throne and the good people of Onitsha."
“We have come to Onitsha to associate ourselves with one of the finest rulers in Igbo land, and given such pedigree as paraded by the Obi of Onitsha, we know that Igwe Achebe is a man of several exceptional qualities, which men like us would always love to associate with.
“I must say that I am indeed overwhelmed by the level of intelligence and background knowledge of the Obi of Onitsha on various topical issues of Nigeria, especially in the spheres of economy and security."
“Igwe, let me state that the APC under my watch will always respect and consider traditional rulers as important storehouses of wisdom and would regularly seek out such priceless counsel at all given times.”
Achebe who received the party leaders thanked Dr. Arodiogbu and his team for the visit and wished them well in their consultations.
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