Umeh Re-affirms NDC’s Stance In Service To The People, Presents Own Scorecard
The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Victor Umeh, has re-affirmed the stance of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, in providing undiluted service to the people of the country, States, and Constituencies as projected by the slogan, Service To The People
Senator Umeh made the assertion while at the launch and unveiling of the Campaign Office of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Awka South Constituency Two (Obizi), Hon. Sam Chuks Okpanduka, at Nibo , Awka South LGA, Anambra State, in preparation for 2027 General elections.
Sen. Umeh described Hon. Sam Chuks Okpanduka as the right candidate for the Awka South constituency 11 and urged the people to ensure that they cast their votes for NDC party, in the forthcoming elections.
He assured that Hon. Sam Chuks Okpanduka and the other candidates of
National Democratic Congress (NDC) including Mr.Peter Obi for President, himself for the Senate, Hon. Lilian Orogbu for House of Reps, assuring that NDC with caliber of personalities it projects, will not disappoint them, as well as all Nigerians.
Senator Umeh maintained that with Nibo and Obizi votes, NDC Candidates will go miles at winning the elections, and appealed to all eligible voters not to waste their votes, but to cast their votes for the NDC, from the Presidential, Peter Obi, to the Senate, to the House of Reps, and State Assembly candidates, for a better Nigeria
According to him, supporting the party across all levels of government would help realise the much-desired vision of a new and better Nigeria.
While unveiling the campaign office, Senator Umeh expressed optimism that the discussions and activities that would take place there would yield positive outcomes, and prayed for a peaceful and successful campaign process.
He further prophesied that the venue would serve as the engine room for upcoming victory for Okpanduka.
Briefly presenting his Scorecard as the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Umeh asserted that he has always been vocal on matters affecting the South East/Ndigbo in all ramifications as well as Anambra State and his consistency in particular .
Umeh further restated that he facilitated constituency projects in at least 55 of the 58 towns in the Anambra Central Senatorial District.
According to him also, Three Hundred and Thirty-Six students (336) from his Constituency and beyond have benefitted from his scholarship Scheme
Distinguished Senator Umeh Highlighted some of his projects in Obizi to include.. the construction of a Six-block classroom building at Nneoma Secondary School, Nibo, and an ongoing six-block classroom project at Ezike Secondary School, Nibo.
Other projects he mentioned are . the construction of 22 lock-up shops at Umuawulu; an ongoing six-block classroom project at Community Secondary School, Mbaukwu; an ongoing six-block classroom project at Igwedinma Primary School, Amawbia; the installation of a 300KVA transformer at Ezinator; and an ongoing market office project at Nise.
He said that those projects are part of his interventions across various communities in Anambra Central Senatorial District.
The Senator who emphasized his wide range of engagements, further posited that his representation goes beyond legislative debates and promises, pointed out that understanding the place of education in human development, he has prioritised human capacity development through educational empowerment.
According to him, he has committed over ₦101 million to educational empowerment, supporting 336 students through scholarship initiatives.
The Distinguished Senator, who expressed dismay at some insinuations from certain quarters that he has not done anything for the people, noted that such vituberances could only come from disgruntled oppositions who simply want to divert attention, and derail the people’s minds.
He, however, expressed confidence that such distractions have always failed as the beneficiaries of those projects and the scholarship Scheme are all verifiable.
Umeh urged the people of Anambra Central to disregard such misrepresentation aimed at portraying his representation as poor, insisting that his track record of achievements speaks for itself, and yet to be rivalled.
The Member representing, Awka North and South , Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Prof. Oby Orogbu, who spoke on the need for massive support to the NDC in coming elections, stressed that all hands must be on deck to ensure that NDC gets all the support needed to secure the seats from top to bottom.
Prof Orogbu asserted that all attempts being made especially by oppositions to pull Obi down can not work as NDC is very prepared to over power them.
Contributing, the Chairman of NDC in Awka South, Mr Morgan Ifeanyi, assured Okpanduka and all other NDC candidates that they will play their part in ensuring they emerge victorious during the elections
Earlier, the NDC candidate for Awka South Constituency Two, in the Anambra State Assembly, Hon. Sam Chuks Okpanduka expressed gratitude to God and all the guests that the inauguration of his campaign office, and vehicles was a mission accomplished.
He declared that his emergence as a candidate is a divine call to serve and salvage the people of Obizi, reminding his supporters on the need for unity of purpose to achieve the desired result which is victory to the Glory of God, and service to humanity, promising not to disappoint them
The event attracted other dignitaries including the OK Movement Coordinator for Awka South, Prince Paul Ogudo, ( Ijele), NDC Flag bearer for Awka Constituency One, Barr. Ogugua Henry Obinna, NDC Woman Leader, the Youth Leaders, as well as other stakeholders.
Highlights of the event include cutting of campaign office tape. Cultural displays also added glamour to the event.
