Anambra gov’ship: APC party to beat – Okonkwo
One of the frontline aspirants for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 8, Prof Obiora Okonkwo, has said the APC is the party to beat. He statted this when he returned his completed expression of interest and nomination forms to the party’s national […]
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One of the frontline aspirants for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 8, Prof Obiora Okonkwo, has said the APC is the party to beat.
He statted this when he returned his completed expression of interest and nomination forms to the party’s national secretariat on Tuesday in Abuja.
Okonkwo who arrived the party’s headquarters with a crowd of supporters said his emergence as the party’s candidate for the election would break the existing jinx by defeating the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) which has been running the state for several decades.
Addressing newsmen, Okonkwo said, “I want to tell you that after praying, seeking God’s face, we have successfully submitted the completed forms.
“We have no doubt that we have entered another phase of the race and that we will be declared the winner after the primaries by God’s grace.
“Yes, power belongs to God and having submitted the forms, I totally submit to the will of God. What I am assuming is that an earthquake will erupt in Anambra to remove the rudderless incumbent governor. We will win Anambra for the APC. We will bring the state and the South East into the APC fold.”
On why he is confident, Okonkwo said, “I am the only aspirant coming from Anambra Central, the zone where AC and ACN held sway before the party transmuted into APC.
“Returning to APC is a home coming for me and I am happy to be home. God made it possible for AC and ACN to win elections in Anambra Central before, using me and other men of goodwill to actualise them. I hope to lead the campaign and be on the ballot paper. We already have the advantage and with the support of the party and God Almighty, APC will win Anambra State governorship election.”