Oji River LG reassures Ugwuanyi of maximum support

The people of Oji River Local Council of Enugu State have reassured the governor of the state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, of their support ahead of the primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 general elections. 

The people reiterated their earlier stance on Ugwuanyi’s leadership, stressing that the governor is their leader and that they are solidly behind him no matter what.

They expressed gratitude to the governor for the peace and good governance he has entrenched in the council area, in particular, and Enugu State, in general, adding that a lot of their people have benefited from his administration in terms of political appointments and empowerment. 

Speaking when they paid a solidarity visit to the governor at the Government House, Enugu, yesterday, the Chairman of Oji River Local Council, Chinedu Onyeagba, told the governor that they are unanimous in the agreement to support and adhere to his political decisions regarding the choice of candidates for the State House of Assembly, the House of Representatives, Senate and governorship seats.

Appealing for the emergence of an Oji-River person to represent Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency in the 10th National Assembly, the Chairman reassured the governor that “Oji River is one and PDP Oji-River is one.” He said: “Oji-River people are solidly behind you, come rain, come sun. Whenever you call us we will answer you. Wherever you ask us to go, we will go.” 

Responding, the member representing Oji River Constituency, Jeff Mba, told Ugwuanyi that the visit was also to reaffirm their earlier position that Oji River people have confidence in his leadership; that Oji River stands with him and are solidly behind him.

According to him, “When it comes to elections in Oji-River, Greater Awgu, Enugu West Senatorial District and Enugu State, wherever you tell us to go is where we are going. PDP will never lose a single vote in Oji River.