Phil Okose, Onitsha
Senator Uche Ekwunife, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District, came out in the 2027 general election and has urged voters to look beyond political party affiliations and sentiments and vote for candidates based on their antecedents, competence, capacity and verifiable records of performance.
According to her, the quality and credibility of individuals seeking elective offices should take precedence over party labels, insisting that voters must support candidates who have demonstrated genuine commitment to the welfare of their constituents and possess the capacity to deliver meaningful development.
The Senator made the call during her ongoing community engagement tour, which took her to Nimo, Abagana and Enugwu-Ukwu communities in Njikoka and neighbouring areas of Anambra Central Senatorial District.
Addressing a mammoth crowd of party supporters, residents, community leaders and political stakeholders, Ekwunife urged the electorate to demand accountability from political aspirants by insisting that they present verifiable evidence of their contributions to society and the communities they seek to represent.
She argued that political parties should not be the overriding consideration in determining electoral choices, stressing that voters must prioritise individuals who have demonstrated the willingness and capacity to remember their people and provide effective representation after securing electoral mandates.
“Let political office aspirants tell you what they have done. Assess their records, examine their capacity and determine who has genuinely stood with the people.
“Political party should not be your primary concern as a voter. The candidate who will remember you, work for you and remain committed to your welfare after election should be your priority. A political party is simply a vehicle that takes you to your destination,” she stated.
Speaking during the engagement, a former Nigerian Ambassador to Burundi, Elijah Onyeagba, predicted an overwhelming APC victory in the state in 2027, insisting that the party must secure victory across all elective positions.
Onyeagba described Ekwunife as the best Senator in the history of Anambra State, citing her experience, ranking, political stature and legislative capacity as qualities that distinguish her from other contenders.
He maintained that her political and legislative experience had equipped her with the requisite credentials to aspire to any principal position in the National Assembly.
The former Nigerian Ambassador to Burundi also expressed confidence in his own electoral prospects, saying his diplomatic experience and exposure had prepared him to provide effective representation at the Federal House of Representatives.
In her response, Ekwunife expressed confidence in Onyeagba’s capacity to deliver quality representation, noting that his wealth of experience in international diplomacy would be an added advantage to the constituency.
She also acknowledged the presence of a prominent political figure in the area, Chief Obieki, and other influential stakeholders, while welcoming the APC Local Government Area chairmen who accompanied her on the tour.
Reinforcing her position on the need for responsible electoral choices, Ekwunife said democracy derived its legitimacy from the people and must ultimately serve their collective interests.
“Without the people, there is no democracy. Democracy is government of the people, by the people and for the people. Therefore, the people must always remain at the centre of every political decision,” she said.
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