The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife, PhD, Saturday, January 14, 2023, arrived Abatete, Idemili North LGA of Anambra State in Continuation of her campaign tour.
Ekwunife began her tour in Abatete with a visit to the palace of HRH Igwe Emeka Efobi (Chinyelugo) to thank the Monarch and members of his cabinet for their immense contribution and support in the previous elections as well well inform them officially of her intention to seek a return to the Senate.
The Lawmaker was received by the Obi of Abatete, Chief P. I Adimorah. Chief Adimorah commended the Lawmaker for her astute representation to the good people of the zone and stated that Ekwunife is a cabinet member in Abatete, therefore, stands as the community’s sole candidate.
The President General of Abatete, Chief Lawrence Okoye, extolled the Lawmaker for her Projects in Abatete, adding that the construction of Eke Abatete Market amongst others stands out the Senator as the most performing Lawmaker in the community.
Chief Chidi Omaliko firmly added that the National Assembly is not for the inexperienced and urged support for a ranking Senator like Ekwunife who has passion for development of the zone for the betterment of Ndi Igbo.
Responding, Ekwunife explained that her mission in the palace was to appreciate the community for their support and inform them of her intention to seek their mandate to return to the Senate.
The Federal Lawmaker noted that her representation is quite noticeable with Eke Abatete Market construction as one of her numerous projects in the community and assured that the market will be completed shortly. Speaking further, the Quintessential Lawmaker highlighted supply of school materials at Notre Dame high school and Community Primary School, Abatete, supply of a tricycle to Abatete, provision of solar Street lights to Abatete, Construction of Eke Market store, Construction of multi cell box culvert at Ezigbo bridge Abatete-Oraukwu road, facilitation of Federal Government grants and pensionable jobs to Abatete youths and free medical outreach to the community, amongst others.
The people-friendly Lawmaker noted that the National Assembly is about ranking and as a ranking Senator, she stands a better chance to attract more dividends of democracy and consolidate on her good services. She urged the community to encourage her with their support as a reward for her good services to them.
From the Igwe’s Palace, the Lawmaker proceeded to Town hall, Abatete where she engaged the people of the community on the need to support her candidacy.
On Ekwunife’s entourage were the PDP State Assembly Candidate for Idemili North, Hon. Vincent Obi (Eze Udo), Former Chairman of ASUBEB, Dr Rose Nwankwo, Director General Ekwunife campaign organization, Chief A. A Anagu, Chief Joseph Dimobi and others.