Ogwashi-Uku, the administrative headquarters of Aniocha South Local Government Area was agog as Chidi John Chinedu formally declared his intention to contest for the Chairmanship of Aniocha South Local Government, under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the forthcoming Local Government Election in Delta State.
Chinedu made his intention known to the executives and members of the PDP on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the Party’s Secretariat in Ogwashi-Uku.
The brief, but colourful event was presided over by the Aniocha South PDP Chairman, Prince Mike Okwufulueze and attended by notable leaders of the Party in the area.
Making his intentions known, Chidi Chinedu said he is well abreast with what it takes to do the work of a Chairman of a local government, such as that of Aniocha South, noting that he is well prepared and experienced to bring about good governance, geared towards the betterment of the living standards of the people of the area, if given the ticket by the PDP.
He pledged to base his administration on a 6 point agenda, whereby his focus with the Councillors and Supervisor, should be on security, education, health, market, agriculture and road.
Chinedu who holds a bachelor of Technology Degree from the prestigious Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, said his vision remains to create an enabling environment for the total transformation of the grassroots, facilitate and create skills acquisition, empowerment Programmes for the Youths and the general populace as well as offer exemplary and accessible leadership to grow the economy of the people of Aniocha South.
Chidi Chinedu who is a one-time elected Counselor ward 9, Ewulu, maintained that his manifesto is in line with the MORE agenda of the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, and in consonance with the clear cut vision of the Peoples Democratic party ,PDP, saying that his administration will, by all means based it’s policies and actions on the People with a view to making the Party proud.
While making his policy statement, Chinedu maintained that he will serve the entire Aniocha South people with all his heart without any form of prejudice, even as he pledged to endeavour to meet desired targets in all areas as well as promote and protect all aspects of the cultural heritage of the People of Aniocha South.
He said that on the course of discharging his function as the Executive Chairman of the Local Government, he will have total respect for all and sundry, cooperate totally with known security platforms with a view to maintaining peace, harmony and security of lives and properties in Aniocha South Local Government Area while uplifting the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the area, to the highest level in abiding by the social contract they entered with the people.
Chinedu later presented a copy of his manifesto to the Chairman of the Party in the area, Prince Mike Okwufulueze.
Responding, the PDP Chairman in the area, Prince Mike Okwufulueze commended Chidi Chinedu for his services to the party and the people of the area in several capacities, describing him as a faithful party man who has remained committed to the ideals of the party in Aniocha South.
“Hon Chinedu, you are a well-known person in Aniocha South. You have served in several capacities, you are a faithful party man and you have been very faithful in anywhere you have found yourself. We are very proud of you and from your experience; we have no doubt in your capabilities.
“We are here in Aniocha South as one indivisible family. For me as the PDP Chairman in Aniocha South, I want to assure everyone that is here that we will be fair and just, we will give all the aspirants under our party the opportunity to excel and prove their capacity, we will not be partial as a party,” the party Chairman assured.
He however maintained that the ultimate decision on who becomes the Executive Chairman of Aniocha South lies with the Lord God Almighty who he affirmed remains the giver of power, even as he paid tribute to leaders of the Party at the various levels and said their input also remains sacrosanct in this regard.
In a chat with cshowcasenews.com, some of the leaders and members of the party who were at the event, described Chidi Chinedu as a man of the people who has the capacity and humility to deliver dividends of democracy to the people of Aniocha South Local Government Area, saying that the party and the people will have a lot to benefit from his worth of experience and sincerity in service.
