Anambra 2027: Group backs Owelle Mbaso for Reps seat

A pro-democracy group, Progressive Anambra Youth for Good Governance (PAYG), has hailed Owelle Onyeka Mbaso,for his unwavering commitment to socio-economic development of Anambra State and Nigeria.

The commendation by the think-tank group was contained in a statement signed by the President, Surveyor Samuel Nwede, and the Secretary General, Amb. Chijindu Emeruwa.

The statement was issued at the end of the enlarged meeting of Ibeku League of Professionals, held on Sunday in Awka, the Anambra State capital.

The group whose membership is drawn from the academia, media, different political parties, noted that Atuma’s active roles towards deepening the present democracy in the country cannot be overstated, adding that Owelle Onyeka Mbaso otherwise known as has distinguished him as one of the finest democrats in the annals of history of Anambra State and Nigeria.

Recalling his numerous contributions, continued roles and already achieved strides towards socio-economic and infrastructural development in Anambra state, the professional body however welcomed the recent decision of Owelle Onyeka Mbaso to vie for house of representatives seat to represent Nnewi north/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal constituency in 2027 under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The group believed Owelle Onyeka Mbaso when supported to emerge as member of the green chamber of the national assembly next year, would deliver effective, efficient, and responsive representation to the people of Nnewi north/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal constituency.

According to PAYG, “There are no doubts that Owelle Onyeka Mbaso will initiate development-oriented bills and make good laws to strengthen statutory institutions of democratic governance in Nigeria.

“As a leaser with enormous capacity and contacts, would attract and ensure critical government ‘s projects are executed across the federal constituency. He would also ensure indigenes from Nnewi north/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo areas benefits in Federal government-sponsored human welfarist programs in empowering his constituents and fostering even development in the federal constitutency.

Having displayed capacity as a political leader, Progressive Anambra Youth for Good Governance (PAYG), expressed confidence that Owelle Onyeka Mbaso will redefine legislative governance and representation of Nnewi north/Nnewi South/ Ekwusigo federal constituency at the house of representatives when rally-rounded and elected into the national assembly.

The think-tank body therefore pledged their total support and sincere commitment to Owelle Mbaso’s house of representatives bid bid assured to work collectively in ensuring victory of Owelle Onyeka Mbaso into the federal house of representatives come next year.

While adducing the rationale behind their support to Owelle Mbaso, Progressives Anambra Youth for Good Governance (PAYG), urged the people of Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal constituency to queue behind Owelle Onyeka Mbaso and urged eligible people from the constituency who have not yet register for Permanent Voters card to visit designated INEC wards or center to get registered.

The group reminded the citizenry that voters cards empowers to vote out incapable candidate and elect credible leaders of their choices.

“Without voters cards, you cannot participate in decision-making of the country. You won’t be able to effect a change in the nation’s leadership in situation of democratic misrule. But with your voters card which served as your power and weapon to vote, and to be voted for in any democratic election.

“They should not waste their votes for incompetence, and rather, they should cast their votes for candidates who possessed the need ability and capacity, candidates who are versatile, and candidates who can steer states’s affairs and sponsor good bills and make impactful and development -oriented laws that will further engender socio-economic and infrastructural projects, including strengthening democratic institutions of governance in our country. .

“We as citizens must take our destines in our hands and make bold decisions in ensuring candidates who do not have a well-thought out plans or lack policy direction towards addressing most teething problems of the masses. are not allowed to near any elective public offices.

“Finally, I am using this very important medium to urge all sons and daughters from Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal constituency to choose wisely during forthcoming polls in Anambra State and all other states in Nigeria come next year,”PAYG admonished.