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Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state has inaugurated presidential campaign structure of President Bola Tinubu’s Re-election in the State.
Speaking during the inauguration at the International Convention Center (ICC), the governor said the grand political coalition formed across key parties in the State represented battle for the soul of Nigeria, Ndigbo, and Anambra State.
Soludo, who is Anambra State Cordinator of President Tinubu’s re-election in the State declared that the era of opposition and protest politics practiced since 2015 must end in favor of active participation in central governance.
He described the upcoming poll as battle between emotion and reason, emphasizing that emotional politics can only dominate temporarily before yielding to strategic calculation.
According to him, the primary reason for the gathering of cross-party leaders was to secure Tinubu’s re-election.
Addressing candidates contesting other electoral offices across various political platforms, the Governor assured that a level playing ground exists for everyone.
He however reiterated that the unified focus of the strategic alliance remains the re-election of the President.
Citing historical foundation for the move, Soludo recalled that eminent statesmen from the state, including Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Dr Chuba Okadigbo, among others, consistently played politics at the central national level.
He noted that Ndigbo cannot afford to separate themselves or become insular in national political dynamics.
“The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) recognized this imperative and resolved to align with the central administration.
“APGA and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) share a common progressive ideology anchored on federalism and shared prosperity.
“President Tinubu understands that true progressives must unite to foster national growth,” he stated.
While advising Ndigbo to carefully evaluate their long-term interests, the governor argued that state revenues alone were insufficient to develop major infrastructural assets like federal rail lines and gas pipelines without strong strategic partnerships at the center.
Governor Soludo noted that despite President Tinubu polling over 5,000 votes in Anambra during the 2023 elections, the administration has extended significant support to the state.
He questioned what even greater developments the state would attract if the electorate mobilizes en masse for him in the upcoming election.
Addressing political realities, the Governor remarked that nowhere in world history has a strong incumbent been defeated by a fractured opposition, noting his personal record of accurately predicting every presidential election outcome in Nigeria since 1983.
He explained that following the completion of the South’s second term, presidential power is expected to return to the North before returning to the South around 2039, making it imperative for Ndigbo to be positioned within the central political structure today.
On local politics, Soludo remarked that while he maintains close personal and familiar ties with political rivals, differences remain strictly limited to political strategy and ideologies.
He also commended ongoing federal fiscal interventions aimed at improving foreign exchange availability for importers, acknowledging that while significant progress has been achieved, substantial work remains ahead.
Outlining the operational roadmap, the Governor announced that campaign structures across the state will be streamlined before the end of the upcoming week.
He asserted that elections are won strictly at the polling booths and ward levels. He urged supporters to remain steadfast against opposition attacks and online verbal abuse.
He charged them to stay anchored on the truth, adding that his decisions are driven by a commitment to secure the future of coming generations.
The inauguration drew widespread representation across party lines, including the state leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Accord Party, and APGA, signifying a broad political realignment behind the President in the forthcoming presidential election in Anambra State.
Speaking at the event, Senator Anosike admitted to initial skepticism prior to attending the meeting but expressed deep appreciation for the visible developmental strides taking place in Anambra State.
He stated that the core purpose of the coalition is to ensure the state participates directly at the center of national governance.
While appealing for unity among political brethren during this period of national change, Senator Anosike clarified that while candidates contesting on various party tickets are free to demonstrate their individual capacity, all stakeholders must work collectively for the success of the President.
Delivering a message of solidarity, the APGA National Chairman, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, described the gathering as an unprecedented coalition united under the single mandate of Tinubu’s re-election.
He commended Soludo for his leadership in facilitating the historic alignment and reaffirmed the full readiness of the party structure to execute campaign instructions and deliver victory at the polls.
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