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Some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Southeast have passed vote of confidence on the proposed leadership of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) as nominated by President Bola Tinubu.
Tinubu had nominated a 16-man list of the Commission’s leadership with Mr Mark Okoye as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Emeka Nworgu as Chairman.
An APC aspirant in the 2025 Anambra guber election, Chief Paul Chukwuma said the nominations had proven the President’s commitment to fulfilling his renewed agenda.
Chukwuma, immediate past National Auditor of the APC said Tinubu was pursuing his goal even though it required working with people across party lines.
“It is the prerogative of the President to appoint whom he wishes. Before now, we complained of marginalisation; we now have a development commission with very competent people who can ensure it works.
“This is not politics, when elections come, that will be a different ball game. I applaud Mr President and look forward to what the leadership will do in this region,” he said.
Another party chieftain, Pharm. Chinedu Klinsmann described the nominations as “visionary and inclusive decision that prioritizes excellence.”
“As one who had championed the establishment of the SEDC and its role in regional development, I believe it is in the best interests of the region to have competent and forward-thinking individuals,” he stated.
Klinsmann further noted the criteria were met by the candidates, stressing that the decision underscored Tinubu’s statesmanship and dedication to merit-based appointments.
A member of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Sam Onuigbo, while applauding the President on the SEDC board’s constitution, said he had shown commitment to addressing the wounds of the past and restoring trust.
“In all honesty, President Tinubu deserves special thanks from the people of the Southeast for signing the SEDC bill and constituting its leadership.
Onuigbo, Chairperson of the Security, Climate Change, and Special Interventions Committee as well as former two-term Federal lawmaker of Ikwuano/Umuahia North and Umuahia South Federal Constituency extolled the proposed leadership, led by Nworgu and Okoye.
He expressed confidence in their ability to restore the Southeast to its historic reputation as one of the fastest-growing economies.
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