They said they were solidly behind him, and would vote according to his direction in the selection of PDP candidates for the 2023 general elections in the state.
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The congress was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the media Saturday in Enugu, the capital city.
Makinde, in a statement in Ibadan, by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, described Ugwuanyi as a bridge-builder and a detribalised patriot with strong belief in the Nigeria project.
Narrating the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday at her residence in Enugu, Onyeishi said she was heartbroken and in disbelief that her beloved husband could kill their third child for money ritual.
The News Agency of Nigeria has earlier reported that INEC office complex, located in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, was set ablaze by unknown arsonists on Sunday morning.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that leaders of religious groups, traditional and sociocultural institutions in the area are also part of the meeting.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja on Saturday, said the PDP family was grateful to God for giving the nation a special gift of a statesman in Ugwuanyi.
Gbajabiamila said Ugwuanyi, who was a member of the House of Representatives until 2015, has been a friend worthy of being celebrated.
Dr George Ugwu, Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu on Saturday that religious and community leaders should follow suit in mobilising the people for free medical care.
The News Agency of Nigeria correspondent, who monitored the situation on Thursday observed that some shops and markets were opened for business.
The meeting was in respect of the August 23 clash between the members of Indigenous People of Biafra and security agencies.
The body under the aegis of Awba-Ofemili League of Professionals made this call at the weekend after receiving the unfortunate news of clashes between Awba-Ofemili in Anambra State and Ibute-Olo in Enugu State, which led to arson and killing.
The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Sam Ogbu-Nwobodo, made the observation at the opening ceremony of the 29th Enugu International Trade Fair on Friday.
Ugwuanyi commended Onyishi for keying into the state government’s agenda of ensuring that every village in the state had access roads all-year-round.
The women of the community were clad in black attires and marched round the venue of the event singing war and solemn songs, while some cried and rolled on the ground