Senator (Mrs.) Uche Ekwunife |
Yes, it would be recalled that the Court of
Appeal in Enugu had nullified Senator Ekwunife’s victory at the last election and
ordered fresh election within 90 days.
Peter Obi declared his support for Senator
Ekwunife at a Town Hall meeting in Awka, a few days ago, noting that it was
high time Ndigbo played mainstream politics to be able to jostle for collective
benefits due them.
He said: “We need
somebody that is strong, a senator at the centre. Victor Ume will be a
spectator at the Senate. The senate does not need multiple titleholders or long
traditional cap wearers, who rather than stay in Abuja, run down to Anambra
State every weekend. We need somebody who is strong in the caliber of Uche.
She will win. Those who caused the nullification made a great mistake.
“The Court of Appeal faulted only
Uche Ekwunife’s nomination whereas same party and primary conducted for her
fellow Senators, Andy Ubah (Anambra South) and Stella Oduah (Anambra
North) were upheld by the same Court of Appeal”.
In a communiqué after the meeting signed by Kenneth Ekemuo and Hon. Ben Oranusi, the stakeholders appreciated the stewardship
rendered by Senator Ekwunife during her brief stay in the Senate with regard to
clinching the post of the Senate Committee Chairman on Petroleum Downstream.
Also, they expressed happiness that Senator
Ekwunife had secured appointments for several persons within the period under
review, moved many motions beneficial to Ndigbo and supplied hospital equipment
to 50 health centres.
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