Stakeholders in Achalla Community have endorsed Comrade Charles Okadigbo to be the next President General of the town.
They made the endorsement at Orie Ajana square during the official declaration of interest by Doctor Okadigbo to run for PG of Achalla Improvement Union.
The Village square was filled to capacity with Elders, Youths, Women, Religious and Community leaders as well as different cultural dance groups.
According to the stakeholders, the Community leader has the capacity to return Achalla to its pride of place if elected as President General.
The Traditional Prime Minister of Achalla, Ozor John Nwokoye while adressing the crowd described Okadigbo as a great son who have done so much for the development of the Community even with his personal fund.
Ozor Nwokoye who was a former Member that represented Awka North in the Anambra state House of Assembly, said the entire cabinet of the traditional ruler has passed a vote of confidence on the candidate based on his proven track record and goodwill in the community.
He therefore enjoined the people to come out on the 12 th day of July to vote for candidate that will bring more development to the area.
A former Chairman of Awka North Local Government Area and stakeholder, Chief Lawrence Onwuzuka, recalled that Chief Okadigbo was instrumental to the electrification of the entire area when he served as President General years back.
Bishop Raphael Mozie Egbuna , the National President of United Voice of Sabath Workdwide and Bishop of The True Convenant of God servant Mission Worldwide, Raphael Mozie Egbuna while praying for the success of the scheduled election, described Chiief Okadigbo as a tested community leader who is always working towards the overall interest of his people.
According Bishop Mozie, widows,women and the entire people will no doubt benefit immensely once they align with the great vision of the community leader.
Two other Stakeholders Chief Samuel Nweke and a former President General of Achalla Chief Boniface Chigbo regretted that disunity and false information were used to deny the community quality representation in the past but noted that the Choice of Okadigbo was timely and strategic.
Declaring his interest to run for the office of President General of Achalla Improvement Union, Comrade Charles Okadigbo said his passion for peace and security prompted him to recontest for the PG of Achalla.
According to him, during his tenure as PG, he attracted rural electrification to the area, built a townhall, empowered the people and also ensured that the youths did not go astray .
Dr. Okadigbo however regretted that after he left office , successive administrations could no longer guarantee peace and security of the people hence his declaration for a re election to enable him address the numerous Challenges Confronting the people.
He promised to bring his wealth of experience into bare and ensure that farmers especially women return to their farmlands for agricultural activities which stopped as a result of insecurity in the area.
The Former Special Adviser to ex Governor Willie Obiano , used the medium to commend Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his purposeful leadership which has placed Achalla and the entire Awka North Local Government Area in the development map of the state.
Dr. Okadigbo who is also a commercial rice Farmer, said the people of Achalla will no doubt give the Governor full support to ensure he returns back for a second term after November 8 2025.
