Labour Occasion’s governorship candidate within the upcoming 2025 elections in Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo, has expressed deep considerations over the rising insecurity in Anambra below the management of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.
Ozigbo stated the safety scenario within the state is worsening, with incidents of violence and killings on the rise, including that the individuals of Anambra are disillusioned and craving for significant and transformative change.
He stated that the rising considerations surrounding insecurity, social oppression, coverage failures, and constitutional neglect are vital points, not just for him but in addition for different patriots within the state.
Pledging to revive integrity, imaginative and prescient, and duty to governance if elected governor in 2025, Ozigbo described the upcoming 2025 election as essential for the Obidient Motion, highlighting the significance of the Anambra governorship race, during which he’s a key contender.
Talking on the 2024 Obidient Motion South-East Good Governance Symposium, held on the All Saints Cathedral Auditorium in Onitsha, Anambra State, over the weekend, Ozigbo lauded the motion for selling essential dialogue on Anambra’s future and the worth of transformative management.
The symposium organised by the Obidient Motion in partnership with Anambra State Assist Teams, with the backing of the VCO Basis and Naija We Can, offered a platform to debate Anambra’s growth trajectory and promote governance rooted in transparency and accountability.
Ozigbo expressed deep gratitude to the Obidient Motion and Anambra Assist Teams for his or her steadfast dedication to optimistic change and thanked them for reaffirming their endorsement, initially granted in August 2024, of his 2025 governorship candidacy.
He stated, “The endorsement by the Large 6, together with the Peter Obi Assist Community and Ladies for Peter Obi, marks a big step in our shared mission to reshape Anambra.”
He additional criticised the present administration in Anambra, citing rising considerations about insecurity, social oppression, coverage setbacks, and constitutional neglect.
He added, “The individuals of Anambra are disillusioned and longing for significant change,” pledging to convey integrity, imaginative and prescient, and duty again to governance.
He described 2025 as a vital yr for the Obident Motion, due to the Anambra governorship election which he’s contesting for.
He stated, “I’ve distributed a doc titled, ‘Ka Anambra Chawapu.’ The doc incorporates insurance policies for a greater, brighter and extra affluent Anambra, which when carried out will be certain that Anambra is healthier off than what the state presently is.
“The individuals should come collectively to make sure that they wrestle energy from the incumbent.”
Ozigbo prolonged particular due to his political chief, Peter Obi and to Dr. Tanko Yunusa for his or her steering and steadfast dedication to the beliefs of fine governance.
He additionally acknowledged key organisers, together with Dr Mo Paul, Okon Lagos, Nana Kazaure, Ibrahim Abdulkarim, Ikenna Azomchine, Mazi Tochukwu Ezeoke, Dan Elombah, and others whose dedication made the occasion a hit.
Concluding his handle, Ozigbo known as for unity and willpower within the pursuit of a brighter future for Anambra, saying, “In Nigeria, we’re Obidient. In Anambra, we’re VALiantly Obidient, supporters ought to be part of us in advancing optimistic change throughout the state.”
The occasion featured outstanding figures, together with the previous presidential candidate and Labour Occasion chief, Peter Obi, because the Particular Visitor of Honour, and a famend political economist and former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi, because the keynote speaker.
The Nationwide Coordinator of the Obidient Motion, Dr Tanko Yunusa, served as Chief Host, with Prof. Stella Okunna chairing the event.
Utomi opened the symposium together with his keynote handle, titled ‘New Tribe of Patriots – Nigeria of Tomorrow,’ initiating discussions on management and nationwide unity.
Ozigbo adopted together with his presentation, ‘Ka Anambra Chawapu: An Ideological and Governance Framework,’ the place he outlined his imaginative and prescient for a progressive Anambra based on accountability and sustainable growth.
Different notable audio system included Dr Tony Ikeme, who spoke on the position of the diaspora, Barr Nexus Sea, on progressive funding paradigms, Prof Vivian Ojay on Diaspora views, and Dr. Yunusa on future methods for the motion.
The symposium drew leaders and dignitaries from throughout the South-East, with attendees from Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Imo states. Distinguished friends included Mrs Azuka Enemo, Hon. Justice Azuka, Hon. Jude Umennajiego, Hon. Pat Okafor, Chief Chike Nwaiwu, and Dr Oseloka Obaze. The occasion was supported by the Valentine Chineto Ozigbo Basis and Naija We Can.