Labour Party holds out the hope for real change in the coming 2023 general elections.
By ANAYOCHUKWU AGBO
The wind of real change is blowing insistently in Enugu State and across Nigeria. Peter Obi and Labour Party are the chosen vessels for this change.
Labour Party under the leadership of Peter Obi as presidential candidate and Datti Baba-Ahmed, the vice presidential candidate; Dr Davidson Nnamani, Enugu gubernatorial hopeful; and Ocho Obodoeze, the state deputy gubernatorial hopeful, bring Nigerians good tidings.
“We are on a salvation mission to bring quality leadership to Nigeria and Enugu State. We are experienced professionals in different endeavours,” says Dr. Nnamani.
Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed’s credentials are impeccable and already in public domain. The gubernatorial hopeful of Enugu State and his deputy are homegrown children who are living with you and know your pains.
Davidson grew up in the streets of Enugu and recalls vividly: “I lived in Real Estate, Uwani Enugu. I played football at Ngwo Park; I enjoyed the mmanwu festivals of Obiagu, Coal Camp and Abakpa Nike, respectively.
“I drank from the Uham Spring in Ozalla, Nkanu West LGA. I lived at Ndabo, in Aniri Local Government Area where I saw how they rever snakes. My siblings are married at Udi and Ezeagu respectively.”
Davidson Nnajioffor Nnamani was born in Ogor, Ikem, Isiuzo Local Government Area of Enugu State in the year 1965 in the humble home of Chief and Mrs A. K. Wright Nnamani.
He is married to Mrs Chinwe Patricia Nnamani, Nee Odukwe, from the royal family of Ogbozallaobi in Onitsha Ado ‘nidu, the home of the rising sun.
He has a Bachelor of Science degree in political Science from then Anambra State University of Science and technology, Awka, now Nnamdi Azikiwe University ; a masters degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution and doctor of philosophy, Ph.D, in Defence and Strategic Studies from the Nigeria Defence Academy, Kaduna.
He is eclectic in his thinking: “I am a student of history and value the work done by previous administrations ranging from the old Eastern Region to the present date.
“Our administration will revive the Michael Iheonukara Okpara agricultural and industrial programmes. We will drink from the charismatic vision of Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo, founder of ASUTECH, which birthed ESUT, Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Ebonyi State University.
“Chief Christian Chukwuma Onoh’s dream of a Wawaland flowing with milk and honey will be rejuvenated with all its exciting promises
“Dr Okwosilieze Nwodo’s triangular equilibrium, which sustained peace and equity in the old Enugu State, will be reinvigorated.
“Dr Chimaroke Nnamani’s creative youthful energy, which he deployed at the young age of 39 for the good people of Enugu State will be sustained.
“Barrister Sullivan Iheanacho Chime’s developmental strides and infrastructural development will be carried to a logical conclusion to the betterment of Enugu State.
Honourable Lawrence Ugwuanyi’s peaceful mein will not be undermined.
“ Labour Party is the face of new Nigeria. The face of hope. We are all encompassing and we will Upgrade Nigeria and Enugu State to a country/state of production not consumption.
“For the Youths, the elderly, the unemployed and people without structure, we bring you hope.
“For women, we appreciate your importance and productivity. And we will go beyond the standard 35 percent affirmation to inspire you to unleash your innate energy and creativity.
“We are grassroots politicians in touch with the pains and deprivations of our people at grassroots and throughout the 260 electoral wards in Enugu State.”
He gives a brief glimpse of what are in the offing for Enugu State:
“ Water – we will harvest water from available streams in the wards, treat and reticulate to the adjoining communities.
“Employment – we will create productivity centres for our youths and the unemployed. We will set them up after graduation and make them productive to train and employ more people.
“Social Security. We will create the enabling environment for the elderly to enjoy their retirement in peace and happiness. We will sustain them under respectful condition instead of abandoning them to die unhappy and do costly burials.
“Infrastructure – We will make sure that all the 260 electoral wards are connected by good roads.
Eeducation. We do a massive upgrade of education facilities in Enugu State. In addition, we will partner with the churches to restore our educational institutions back to what they used to be, like Anambra State successfully did under Peter Obi.
“Business – We will create an enabling environment for the private sector to prosper and provide good jobs for Ndi-Enugu.
“Agriculture – We will create an agrocentric economy that will create lots of products, skills and jobs across the agriculture value chain.
“Security – We will provide the appropriate environment for the safety of lives, property and businesses.
“The details are provided in our manifesto which will be unveiled as soon as our party is ready.
“The new dawn is here. Get your PVC. Don’t sell it. Use it and be counted among the Obidents.”
