A former Chief Press Secretary (CPS) and former Personal Assistant to Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Enyinnaya Emmanuel Appolos said his resolve to contest for a seat in the State House Assembly is because he understands the yearning and demands of his people.
Appolos who hails from Isiko village in Obingwa Local Government Area of the South eastern State restated that he was asking for his people’s support because he is “eminently qualified to be the steward of their trust and mandate in the Legislative Assembly”.
The aspirant, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP, disclosed that he has consulted with the people, leaders, and stakeholders in Uhie Constituency and PDP family in Obingwa, his ward and beyond.
“Knowing that the elections begin with the party’s delegate election, which will decide the candidate of the party at the general election, I have met and consulted with the delegates that will vote at the party’s congress. I will continue with my appeal and consultations with them until I am elected the candidate of the party by the special grace of God.
“I have also consulted my fellow aspirants in the race. I have consulted with Hon. A. C T Nkoro, Hon. Hanson Sunday Amaechi, Hon. Obinna Nwabiarije. I have also met and consulted my brother, Elder Erondu Uchenna Erondu, though he has not declared his interest in the race. I will be meeting with my brother Hon. Prince Anaba, chief Chihozie Ubani-Ukoma, and Hon. Walterton Foyer, soon.
“For me, politics is a game of interest, it’s either personal or community interest. Every adult is constitutionally free to associate and express themselves within the ambit of the law, and not to infringe on the right of others.
“To this extent, I will not be offended if any of my brothers either in the family or Isiko chooses not to support my ambition. I will also not begrudge any who goes to support any of my co-aspirants.
“To all my friends and supporters, my aspiration does not call for an attack, insult, or abuse of anybody, not even any of my opponents. We must see social media as a medium to expand and expound our campaigns, and not to insult, attack or abuse anyone who fails to agree with us”.
The PDP stalwart who is a graduate of Mass communication graduate of Mass Communication from Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, urged the PDP members to remain focused and discuss issues that will help the party and its members.
He pledged: “On my path, I will not hire or engage anyone to insult or abuse. My team and I, together with our yeoman will use every logical means and medium within our reach to campaign for support.
“My interest is to contribute towards the advancement of a better economic and social well-being of our people, and I am seriously focused on this, and will not be distracted.
“My team and I are putting finishing touches on the materials needed for our campaigns. For now, this is my way of letting you know that I am in the race for Obingwa West Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, 2023” said Appolos in a statement he personally signed and titled: “”Obingwa West: Yes, I am running
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