By Okey Maduforo Awka
The Deputy Chif Of Staff to former Anambra state governor Willie Obiano Mr Uzuegbunam Okagbue this Friday emerged as the gubernatorial running mate to Sir Paul Chukwuma who is the candidate of Young Progressive Party YPP in the November 8th election in the area
Okagbue was unveiled at the party’s stakeholders meeting held in Awka, Anambra State capital which was equally attended by the governorship candidate, Sir Paul Chukwuma.
Addressing the meeting, the governorship candidate, Sir Paul Chukwuma explained that Okagbue was chosen after wide consultation with various stakeholders and confirmation of his capacity to support in restoring the shining light Anambra State was yearning for.
“We have consulted with political and religious leaders, party and family members. He has the capacity. He is eager to see that the shining light Anambra State is known for is restored. We can rely on him. Anambra State can rely on him. I want you all to support him,” he noted.
Also speaking the Southeast zonal Chairman of YPP, Hon. Mike Ejezie, and the State Chairman of the party, Prince Moses Obi acknowledged the innate qualities of Okagbue and contributions to development of the State, assuring that they would support the team to win the forthcoming governorship poll.
Earlier, the YPP running mate, Mr Uzuegbuna Okagbue pledged loyalty to the candidate and YPP in totality, adding that he would invest his resources and contacts towards ensuring that YPP triumph at the November poll.
