Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, says Nigeria needs
leaders who “firmly believe” in the country.
He spoke on Thursday when Rabiu Kwankwaso, presidential
candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), paid a courtesy visit to the
Anambra government house.
Speaking during the visit, Soludo said politics should not
be a do-or-die affair, adding that despite the country’s challenges, Nigeria
has what it takes to become one of the leading economies of the world.
“I want to commend your tenacity and belief in the country,
your exemplary public service and commitment to our nation,” Soludo said,
according to a statement by Christian Aburime, his spokesperson.
“I’ve always said
that those who have something to offer should offer it through public service.
Public service is the biggest philanthropy.
“In Anambra and indeed, the South East, we pride ourselves
as being republicans and that is freedom to converse. Here in Anambra is the
home of Azikiwe, Akweke, Chinua Achebe, Okadigbo, and so on and so forth and
here we are known as people who freely express themselves and associate
themselves.
“As an itinerant people, we cannot afford to be an
intolerant tribe. We have a popular saying that ‘Oje mba, enwe ilo’. My
position is that everyone should be allowed to canvass freely and allow people
to make their choice.
“It’s a serious
matter of where the country is and where the country will be in future. It is
time for the progressives to begin to think of the ordinary person.
“The hard work is beyond the election. Whoever wins, we need
to sift out and bring out almost like a government of like minds for the
transformation of this country.
“We are blessed. We have lots of challenges, but we need
people who firmly believe in this country. It is possible for Nigeria to be one
of the first seven best economies in the world.
“We wish you best of luck in this movement, even though I’ve
been intensely focused on what is going on in my party. This state is blessed.
We are trying everything to make it work.
“Large population of
our people are in Kano. As Ndị Igbo, we are a great stakeholder in all the
places. Here in Anambra, our politics is such that when we are running, we can
fight among ourselves, but after the election, you see our people together,
chatting. It’s not a do-or-die affair. Everybody should campaign freely.”
Also present during the visit included Ernest Ezeajughi,
chief of staff to the governor; J.P.C. Anetoh, principal secretary to the
governor; Collins Nwabunwanne, commissioner for local government and
chieftaincy affairs; Paul Nwosu,
commissioner for information; and Sly Ezeokenwa, commissioner for special
duties.
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