From Ijeoma John, Nnewi.
Former member of Nigeria Senate and Anambra State gubernatorial aspirant under the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC), Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu (Ikukuoma) has declared his intention to join the race in 2025 Anambra State gubernatorial election under the platform of APC.
Prince Ukachukwu who contested before under the platform of APGA gave his reason for joining APC for the race.
While addressing the Newsmen at Osumenyi country home in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State on 7th of January, 2025, during his meeting with the late Senator Ubah’s supporters, Ikukuoma said President Tinubu meant well for Nigeria adding that “whatever policy he is putting affects all the regions.,”
He said President Tinubu love the Igbos ,pointing that “he is not anti to any region”.
He continued by saying that Buhari’s administration and Tinubu’s administration were not the same,adding that “Tinubu runs the country as a business”.
“Tinubu is putting things out,tightening the hook and crannies of here and there,so that Nigeria will work again. It might not work now but it will definitely work better tomorrow”he said.
Late Sen.Ubah supporters across the 21 Local Government Area of Anambra State who were present at the meeting endorsed Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu to join the race in the forthcoming Anambra State election under the platform of APC.
Speaking during the meeting, Hon Arinze Awaogu, Leader of Ikemba Front described Ikukuoma as a man who would help to recreate Anambra State. He said Prince Ukachukwu has taproot in Nigeria politics,adding that “if he accepts to run this race ,according to him Anambra State would be the best State in terms of security and infrastructure”.
“Just as late Ubah, he started politics at a young age.Ukachukwu represented Anambra State in the senate and has done so much for the development of Anambra State” he added.
Mbaso Owelle Onyeka, leader of former political appointees who also spoke said he has known Prince Ukachukwu for years now, his love for the people of Anambra remained immeasurable. He added that insecurity will be a thing of the past” if Ikukuoma gives ear to their pleadings to join the race”.
Chief Nestor Nnaemeka Okolo said the most significant of this call was that Anambra State now has hope.
“Soludo is my brother, I will say that he is doing fairly well but the problem we have in Anambra State has been insecurity problem. All along we have been searching for somebody that we could trust, that has the capacity,and a man of the people.
“We have two lapses in this government which weren’t good for the people of Anambra State. The primary concern of any Government should security of lives and property and social welfare of the people.
“Now that Ikukuoma has accepted to run under APC. Firstly, we now have hope that better Anambra is possible.Secondly, Anambra will be among the states that have joined the center” he noted.
Ikukuoma speaking after hearing from the groups said late Sen. Ubah believed that Nigeria and Anambra State supposed to be run as a business.He said he supported late Ubah to win but “it pleases God that he is no more”. Prince Ukachukwu further stated that he believed that he would do well like his late brother Ubah.
He prayed that late Ubah’s soul would find solace in the Bosom of Almighty God.
He acknowledged God and many people present. He appreciated Dozie Ikedife,Arinze Owelle Onyeka and many others who had been there advising and encouraging him to run.
“I am ready to answer the call. You have been calling me with honor and integrity. I want to partner with you so that any good that comes out of it would be shared together,” he added.
Prince Ukachukwu said he wholeheartedly accepted their demand to run under the platform of APC adding that collectively they would achieve their common goal which remained to take over Anambra State this year, 2025.
He disclosed that the people of Anambra State need a visionary leader who has the capacity to bring development down to Anambra State.
Ikukuoma said Anambra State would have been better with bad roads with security, adding that one has to be alive to make use of the road.
He revealed that he and his brothers tarred several road single handedly in their community which according to him were named after his mother,father, brothers and himself.
“Give me just 3 months if I assume office, there will be normalcy in security. We will run Anambra State as a business whatever that comes out of it, will be for everyone. I will do whatever it takes apart from putting my life, to secure Anambra State” he said.
Ikukuoma assured the people present that they have made the right choice of supporting him, adding that” he is ready to serve them”.
He enumerated some of the benefits of being part of the party at the center as: attraction of projects, appointments and other numerous benefits.
Hon Engr Humphrey C.Nsofor
January 10, 2025 at 8:34 amA very positive catch by APC. It is keeping hope alive for Government House this year. Ikukuoma is even more acceptable and accessible. May the will of God be done. Government House is nearer to APC now than before. Hon Basil Ejidike is very lucky to have Ikukuoma in the party he presides.