Ohanaeze chief backs Soludo’s second term, predicts greater progress for Anambra
The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Anambra State chapter, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, has expressed confidence that Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s second term will accelerate the realisation of a livable and prosperous
The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Anambra State chapter, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, has expressed confidence that Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s second term will accelerate the realisation of a livable and prosperous state.
Okpalaezeukwu made the assertion while speaking with journalists in Awka ahead of Soludo’s swearing-in for a second term on Tuesday.
He noted that the governor’s first four years laid a solid foundation for what he described as an unprecedented transformation across key sectors of the state’s economy.
According to him, the progress recorded in critical enabler sectors, including education, healthcare, ICT, and road infrastructure, signals even greater advancements in the coming years.
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He further attributed the administration’s achievements to Soludo’s strong political will and commitment to due process, which he said have helped address longstanding governance challenges to the benefit of residents.
He said, “The free education policy across primary and secondary schools, the free ante-natal and delivery services in health centres in the state, the turnaround of existing public health facilities and construction of new ones, all point to what the governor envisages for these sectors.
“In the area of ICT, the governor has been deliberate through his programmes with the Anambra State ICT Agency, and the Solution Innovation District, SID, towards empowering Anambra youths to be among the next generation of leaders leveraging technology to advance innovation and creativity across various sectors.
"We have also seen deployment of broadband access in the grassroots through the governor’s waiving of cost of laying of fibre optics, as well as the provision of Wi-fi across areas with significant youth population across Anambra state.
“There is also massive road construction and reconstruction across many parts of the state. Existing roads are also being dualized, connecting all parts of the state and creating possibilities in commerce and industry.
“All these are indications of what is to come and Anambra people are expectant."
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader however expressed optimism that the governor would over-perform in his second term having promised not to lower the bar on good governance if reelected.
"The governor’s overwhelming victory at the November 2025 Governorship election bears eloquent testimony to our belief in his commitment to keeping his electoral promises.
"As the governor is sworn in today, hopes are high that his next four years will bring to reality, the Anambra Dubai-Taiwan dream, which he promised in his electioneering manifesto," he added.
