Anambra Guber 2021: Nze Akachukwu Nwankpo’s Governorship Bid Receives A Boost

DR. HARRIS CHUMA-ODILI, FCMsp 

The Nigeria Union of Journalists Anambra State Council, comprising of Newspaper Publishers, News Reporters, Online News Bloggers, Print and Electronic Media Practitioners Thursday had a press parley with the APGA frontline governorship aspirant Nze Akachukwu Nwankpo at his campaign office, Awka.

Coming under the aegis of Journalists for Good Governance, the journalists appraised the Nwankpo’s Manifesto, and his political exploits while serving under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and reasoned that it was in the interest of the state for all to rally support as strategic partners in the Nwankpo’s Governorship bid.

The Journalists, whose position was made known by the State Chairman, Comrade Emma Ifesinachi, said further that they were confounded by Nwankpo’s rich and people oriented manifesto, and believed that it will be profound for Ndi Anambra to support Nwankpo’s Governorship ambition. 

On the rumoured imposition of candidates in the major political parties, the NUJ Chairman said,“The league of journalists for Good Governance have kicked against the imposition of candidates as party flag bearers describing it as non democratic, and repugnant to natural justice. We call for a level playing ground for all the aspirants”.

They announced with great delight and sense of responsibility that the journalists in the state will monitor thoroughly all the processes leading to the Gubernatorial polls and report the events, accordingly. They urged all governorship aspirants in various political parties to make themselves available for the rigours of Primary elections, to enable members of the party participate in the process of selecting the best candidates.

They pledged to partner the Governorship aspirant, Nwankpo, in marketing his manifesto ahead of the 2021 gubernatorial election.

“As the November 6, 2021 Governorship election beckons, we are committed to deploying our resources and goodwill to ensure that the right man is elected Governor of this State.”

This, they promised to do through continuous profiling of the aspirants through their respective platforms, as part of their corporate goals of promoting good governance and ensuring collective growth of the State.

The highly elated Nze Nwankpo, who appreciated the media professionals on the visit, encouraged them to continue considering the state’s interest above every other sentiments.

He said the success of Anambra Governorship election 2021 will rebirth and berth a new dawn in the quest to make the state great. He promised to sustain the good works of Governor Willie Obiano if elected as his successor. 

Nze Nwankpo said he will create opportunities that would be of great benefits to  Anambra families. He said his government will boost the media industry, partner with the journalists in the state and invest hugely in the state owned print and electronic media houses, and render massive support to the non state actors. 

“If elected as the Governor of Anambra State, my office will be opened to partnership with any group or individuals ready to offer its services in the various programmes of the State Government”

Social Media Influencers, Online Bloggers, dozens of journalists from both print and electronic media were at the Media Parley.