Accord Guber Candidate Promises N200,000 Minimum Wage For Anambra Workers, Vows To End Insecurity in 48 hours

By Our Correspondent

The Accord Party’s governorship candidate in the forthcoming Anambra election, Sir Chidi Charles Onyeze, has promised to raise the state’s minimum wage to ₦200,000 if elected.

Speaking at the official flag-off of his campaign in Awka on Wednesday, Onyeze said Anambra has the financial capacity to pay its workers a living wage but lacks the right leadership and priorities.

“Anambra State has enough money to pay ₦200,000 as minimum wage. The problem is not funds but political will and genuine concern for workers,” he declared.

He faulted the Soludo-led administration for what he called “unlivable wages,” noting that while political office holders enjoy lavish allowances, workers are left to struggle.

“If politicians can’t survive on ₦65,000, why pay workers peanuts? The governor can raise the state’s wage bill from ₦1.5bn to ₦5bn if workers’ welfare is truly a priority,” he said.

Onyeze also decried worsening insecurity in the state, saying it had driven investors and wealthy indigenes away.

“Our billionaires have fled because of insecurity. When we take over, criminals will have 48 hours to leave or face the consequences. Once peace returns, jobs and businesses will follow,” he vowed.

The Accord flagbearer said his government would make job creation the centrepiece of its agenda, linking unemployment to rising crime.

He revealed that three foreign companies have already pledged to invest in Anambra once he assumes office — a move expected to create over 7,000 jobs immediately.

“Every company coming into Anambra must provide part-time jobs for students. On graduation, they’ll get full-time roles and startup grants. That’s how to build a sustainable economy,” he explained.

Onyeze urged voters to reject “mediocrity and money politics,” accusing Governor Charles Soludo of using state funds to influence votes.

“Soludo said he would reward polling units with the highest votes. That’s not democracy; it’s vote buying. Take the money if offered but vote your conscience,” he told supporters.

He appealed to Anambra youths, mothers, and fathers to resist vote trading, warning that selling one’s vote is selling one’s future.

“In two years of my administration, every capable Anambra youth will have meaningful work,” he assured.

The Director-General of the Onyeze Campaign, Mrs. Uju Nzeakor, described the candidate as a youth-focused philanthropist who has empowered widows and sponsored youth businesses.

“Recently, he helped 36 youths buy vehicles for transport businesses. Onyeze isn’t seeking wealth — God has blessed him already. He wants to heal Anambra,” she said.

Deputy governorship candidate, Dr. Mrs. Apollonia Ezeadili, also charged voters to reject money politics.

“₦10,000 cannot buy your future. Vote wisely, vote Accord, and let’s make Anambra great again,” she said.

Onyeze ended by reaffirming his pledge to deliver a secure, prosperous, and worker-friendly state.

“We must choose leaders who care for the people, not themselves. Together, we can rescue Anambra from hunger, insecurity, and bad governance,” he concluded.