OBI OF AKPO, CONGRATULATES SENATOR ELECT, COMMENDS INEC FOR CREDIBLE ELECTION CONDUCT. (PHOTO).

 Obi of Akpo, Congratulates Senator Elect, Commends INEC for Credible Election Conduct

By David Okpala/Stella Okpala

The Obi of Akpo, Nze Cyprian Okpala has congratulated Senator Elect, Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu, Anambra South Senatorial Zone, as replacement to late Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, felicitated with Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) for conduct of credible election.

He made the congratulations shortly after dancing to Nkwa Cultural Dance in the outing of New Yam Festival celebration of Akpo, at Central School Field, Akpo, in Aguata LGA, on August, 20.

Obi said, "INEC performed creditably well. They made election materials available at polling boots as early as 8.00am.

"There gadgets were functional, so well that people started voting at about 8.30am.

"Though turn out of voters were not all that fantastic, yet sizeable numbers were made.

"Result reflected people's wish, kudos to INEC. I wish they do not relent but do better come November 8 when we shall be going to the polls to elect governor."

He attributed the peaceful manner at which Anambra electorates conducted themselves in the election to peaceful dispensation of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

"When a good man is in governance, the governed rejoices. Soludo is calm and peaceful and dispenses his activities as governor peacefully.

"So, the people under him cheerfully carryout his directives. The election result is a reflection of what is going to happen after November  8 gubernatorial election.

"I advise political gladiators especially those wanting to be governor not to waste their resources, Soludo's performance in governance assures victory to his second term bid.

"Things that seems impossible like Ekwulobia Fly Over, Solution Park cum Market, Amawbia, Agulu, Nanka, Ekwulobia, Uga Road to Imo State dualization and repairs are some of the surprises.

"If this much is achieved in less than 4 years, the next 4 years will take us to Eldorado State. Let us make no mistake about it Ndi Anambra."

He poured encomiums on All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA) National Chairman, Sly Ezeokenwa (Esq) for his prudent leadership style that is giving APGA victory. 

"The party faithful, agents are all commendable as they worked together to ensuring victory."

Earlier, Igwe Jonathan Okpalaezecha of Akpo while breaking kola nut charged Ndi Igbo to hold firm the culture of New Yam Festival. He described it as culture of thanksgiving to God for a successful farm season.

"God delights in thanksgiving, so to get more from God, we need to keep thanking him."

He pleaded with Ndi Akpo, Anambra State and Igbos at large, to keep the culture of unity drivable from New Yam Festival celebration to their immediate homes. He described peace as requisite to progress, development and success of any people.

The occasion featured cutting of roasted yams, eaten with palm oil mixed with oil bean, dancing to Nkwa Cultural Dance by Igwe and other title holders, as culture demands.

It also featured award of excellence to pupil and students who excel in their academic endeavours.

Beneficiaries included Chibueze Oti, Pillars Secondary School, Akpo, Esther Brown and Favour Simon, Our Lady's Comprehensive Secondary Schools, Akpo.

There was also presentation of artistic drawing of Igwe Jonathan Okpalaezecha, by Nosike Ezeanya, a student of Technical College, Umuchu.