Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has rallied support for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Emmanuel Nwachukwu, for the Anambra South Senatorial by-election on Saturday.

Mr Soludo, his Deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim; and other APGA chieftains campaigned for Mr Nwachukwu at political rallies held in the Nnewi and Aguata Local Government Areas of the state.

He urged all eligible voters to come out in large numbers to participate in the exercise.

The governor said, “Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu of APGA, embodies the qualities we need in leadership. He is deeply rooted in community values and development. Nnewi South and Ihiala have not produced a senator in the region before. Ukpor and Nnewi South supported the late Ifeanyi Ubah when he was contesting, it is now time to support Nnewi South. Show me support by voting massively for Chief Nwachukwu. The late Ifeanyi Ubah was elected on the platform of YPP- a faction of APGA in 2019. Today, APGA has come back as one united family to reclaim their place.’’

Mr Soludo also said that the party stood for a transparent, open, and credible electoral process in the forthcoming election.

He described APGA as a people’s movement and called on the people to vote and ensure that their votes count.

Also speaking, the state Chairman of APGA, Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, called for unity among the people of Nnewi North and Aguata to ensure a successful campaign and eventual victory.

Speaking on behalf of the community, Chairman, Aguata LGA, Dr Chibueze Oforbuike, reaffirmed commitment of the people to deliver 100 per cent support for APGA in the August 16 senatorial by-election.

In his remarks, Mr Nwachukwu expressed gratitude to the party chieftains and the people, pledging to prioritise their needs if elected.

A minute of silence was observed in honour of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah at the rally.

(NAN)