A political support group of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, known as “21 over 21 Support Group,” has collapsed its structures across 326 wards of Anambra State into the All Progressives Congress.
The group also declared its support for the governorship aspiration of Sir Paul Chukwuma of the APC.
The support group, which comprises some former ward chairmen and executive members of APGA, were instrumental in the re-election victory of ex-Governor Willie Obiano and the election of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in 2021.
The group said it resolved to return to various wards in the state to ensure victory for Chukwuma in the APC primary and the governorship election in the state.
Speaking in Awka on behalf of the group, on Tuesday, Nchee Chinedu said, “We have looked at Sir Paul Chukwuma’s track record, we have seen indelible marks, we have seen his progressive mindset and achievements in the political landscape. We have seen his intellectual capacity and we believe Sir Paul Chukwuma is the man Anambra people need at this material time.
“Outside these qualities, we have also found, looking at the mission statement of Sir Paul Chukwuma, a young vibrant man who is, at the same time, soft-spoken, eloquent, articulate and professional.
“On the forthcoming APC primary and governorship poll in the state, our group has resolved to go back to our various wards and register to become full members of the APC, to support the governorship aspiration of the APC chieftain.
“Chukwuma is a grassroots politician, and an entrepreneur and as well possesses the character traits of a great leader. He is accessible, humble, brilliant and devoid of the negative drama that has dotted the histories of his competitors,” Chinedu said.
A former member of the House of Representatives, Ifeanyi Ibezi, who represented Chukwuma at the event, thanked the group for their choice, promising that the members would never regret their decision.
Ibezi recalled the roles the former chairmen played during the second tenure election of Obiano in delivering the 21 LGAs in the state and how they ensured that Soludo was elected.
He regretted that despite all their efforts in helping APGA win elections, they were neglected by the present administration.
He promised they would smile again with the development agenda of Chukwuma, who would rebuild infrastructure and human capital in the state.
