Equity Demands Soludo Completes 8 Years, Says APGA’s chieftain Egolum
APGA’s chieftain, Chief Ogochukwu Egolum
A stalwart of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Nri Ancient Kingdom, Chief Ogochukwu Egolum, has restated the community’s commitment to peaceful elections while endorsing Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s re-election bid in the November 8 Anambra governorship poll.
Speaking in Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area, Egolum described the town as the custodian of Igbo culture and tradition, where violence and bloodshed are considered abominations.
“Because we are Nri people, peace-loving and God-fearing, we abhor violence. Elections here have never been characterized by bloodshed.
At most, you see minor disagreements between voters and security personnel, but never violence,” he said.
Egolum noted that although elections in Nri are often shaped by sentiments depending on whether they are local, state, or federal contests, the community has historically maintained peace.
He further highlighted Anaocha as a hub of active politics in Anambra over the past two decades, producing influential figures across party lines.
Despite political bickering, he stressed that the community always works to curb acts of desperation by politicians.
Declaring support for Governor Soludo, Egolum argued that zoning and equity demand that the governor, from Anambra South, be allowed to complete his second term.
“By justice and equity, we do not expect Nri or Anaocha to vote against Professor Soludo. He is from the South and should be allowed to finish his eight years. After that, power will shift to Anambra Central, and everyone in the zone is free to contest,” he asserted.
While acknowledging the influence of politicians like Senator Uche Ekwunife of the APC, Egolum insisted that the collective interest of Nri and Anaocha aligns with APGA in the forthcoming election.
He also cautioned politicians, security agencies, and INEC officials against any attempt to subvert the will of the people through malpractice or violence, warning that such actions would amount to an affront to Nri traditions.
“Anybody who tries to bring violence into this community, the land will seize the person. Government is for the people. No security officer or INEC official should dare attempt to change the will of Nri. We will resist peacefully, but they will not go scot-free,” he warned.
Egolum expressed optimism that the November election would reflect the wishes of the people of Nri and Anaocha, anchored on peace, fairness, and equity.
