Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has advocated for Anambra State to align with the APC for improved progress and development.
Ganduje expressed his views during a colloquium organised by the Southeast chapter of the APC in Nnewi.
Highlighting the current political landscape in Anambra, Ganduje pointed out that the state’s consistent election of governors from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has hindered its progress over the past 25 years.
He mentioned former governors Peter Obi, Willie Obiano, and the incumbent, Charles Soludo, as examples of leaders from APGA.
Ganduje emphasized the importance of Anambra joining the ruling political party, stating that it would lead to better outcomes for the state. He suggested that being part of the APC would enable Anambra to have a seat at the table during negotiations for infrastructure and other benefits.
Ganduje stated, “We are here for the South East colloquium, but I prefer to speak about Anambra where we are. Igbo are part of the ingredients of national integration, they are the most travelled and most enterprising people in Nigeria.
“They are creative, innovative, and competitive and this is the basis of the Nigerian economy today.
“Anambra is not making the progress needed. Anambra has had Peter Obi, Obiano and now Soludo all from APGA as its governors, and that is 25 years of political dislocation for this state.
“They need to join the ruling political party and they will be happy and better for it. Why should Anambra continue to live in isolation? If there had been superlative performances on that isolated platform it would have been a different thing. This is a vivid case of selfish politics.
“Other states have joined APC, but Anambra’s refusal to connect to the centre has denied her people the infrastructure and other benefits.
“You have to be at the table to negotiate what comes to you, and if you are not on the table, no one will speak for you. Anambra is the only place where APGA is in government, and the party has refused to grow,” he disclosed.
