By Our Correspondent
A wave of jubilation swept across Anambra State yesterday as Senator Uche Ekwunife joined forces with Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu as his running mate in the November 8 governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The development sparked widespread excitement and celebrations across the state’s 21 local government areas, with supporters and stakeholders hailing the move as a masterstroke.
The Ukachukwu-Ekwunife ticket is seen as a powerful synergy, combining entrepreneurial acumen with legislative brilliance.
While Ukachukwu brings a comprehensive blueprint for economic rejuvenation, Ekwunife’s unparalleled grassroots connection and mobilization machinery are expected to drive the campaign to victory.
Ekwunife, a seasoned lawmaker, is known for her impactful legislation and constituency development initiatives, particularly in education, women’s rights, youth empowerment, and infrastructure.
Her inclusion in the ticket is expected to bring a unique perspective to governance.
The pairing is also seen as a strategic move to bridge the divide between the South and Central zones, symbolizing a united APC ready to govern inclusively and effectively.
Supporters believe the Ukachukwu-Ekwunife ticket offers a new era of transformational leadership, prioritizing infrastructural renewal, education reform, job creation, security, and sustainable empowerment for women and youth.
As the election draws near, the APC is confident of victory, with the Ukachukwu-Ekwunife ticket seen as the answer to Anambra’s quest for responsive, transparent, and progressive governance.
