I Represent Breath Of Fresh Air For Anambra Central District, Says Okagbue, APGA Aspirant
Mr Uzuegbunam Okagbue, former Chief of Protocol to ex Gov Willie Obiano says he is the best candidate to represent Anambra Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly.
Uzuegbunam told newsmen at a news conference in Awka on Thursday that the Senatorial District had been underrepresented over time due to lack of quality options.
Okagbue who is contesting for the ticket of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) promised that the positive effects of his representation would be felt in each of the 58 communities in the district every year.
He said he was in the race to break the cycle of few people who had held Anambra Central down since the fourth republic and give the people a breath of fresh air in terms of quality representation.
Uzu and Chief Joe-Martins
“Our previous senators have done well within the limit of their knowledge of who a Senator should be and what his duties are.
“They talk about the regular Constituency allowance, how many times they have stood up to speak on the floor and the sponsoring bill never became law and that doesn’t affect the wellbeing of our people.
“My coming will change the representation narrative of Anambra Central, it means increased federal presence in my district, more job opportunities, scholarship four our teeming students and capacity building for youths.
“I will work with my governor to ensure that the federal component of his budget is implemented. I will ensure that every of the 58 communities in the senatorial district appear on my scorecard of quality representation every year.
“It is laughable how lawmakers name themselves Mr Project and madam project, it is not their job, I won’t be taking credit for gutters and roads that are constructed in my area.
“I will ensure that the needs of Anambra Central Senatorial District are made part of the national budget.
“Unless the lawmaker is using his or her own money to do these projects, if not they don’t deserve the credit they are taking, we should begin to question these claims,” he said.
Uzu and Sen Chris Ngige
Okagbue said though he was the youngest in the race, he had the advantage of knowledge of how governments work and having fresh ideas over other contestants in the zone.
He said he was fulfilled and contented and that all he wanted was to serve his people and enhance their wellbeing, while calling on his party and people of the Senatorial District to support his ambition.
“Anambra Central is a very sophisticated zone, they deserve better and that is why I am presenting myself as an option and alternative to what has been obtainable.
“I want to thank the people of my party, APGA, the acceptance has been impressive, so, I am further calling on them to vote for me at the primary election and make me their candidate,” he said.
Okagbue, 44, holds a Bsc degree in Politics Science and Diploma in Law, he is a professional banker and a family man.
