Former Minister of Aviation and frontline contender in the November 18,
2017 Anambra governorship election Chief Osita Chidoka, says the time has
come for Anambra state to have a government that is not afraid but bold
and fearless enough to speak out for the people and defend them against
unwarranted aggressions.
Chief Chidoka, who is contesting on the platform of the United Progressive
Party (UPP) stated this on Saturday, July 1, 2017 while commissioning his
campaign office in Umueze Anam in Anambra West Local Government, which
signaled the flag-off of tours and commissioning of his campaign offices
in the 21 local government areas of the state.
“I stand for peace and every one knows that Anambra people are hard
working, hospitable and very peaceful. But we cannot continue to suffer
repeated unjustified attacks and harassments because those in position are
afraid to stand up for the people who elected them into office.
“Our people can no longer continue to agonize under leaders who are afraid
to speak out for them when it matters and who are afraid to identify with
the fears and views of the people even in a democracy. The time has
therefore come for Anambra state to have a government run by individuals
who are not afraid but bold enough speak out for the people and defend
them in the face of unwarranted aggressions”, he said.
Chief Chidoka insisted the state must enact laws and set rules to protect
the people from all forms of aggressions including invasions by herdsmen
adding that anybody found violating the rules will not be spared.
Praying at the commissioning of the campaign office in Umueze Anam, Chief
Chidoka expressed shock over the level of neglect and lack of government
presence in Anambra West Local Government.
Also on Saturday, Chief Chidoka equally commissioned his campaign office
in Anambra East Local Government where the spokesperson of the campaign
team in the area, Elder Paul Oforka said the people of Anambra East
believe that he has the capacity, honesty and presence of mind to right
the wrongs inflicted on the area in the last four years.