It was indeed a defining moment as Dr Alex Obiogbolu, a frontline senatorial aspirant for the Anambra North Senatorial zone on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), was endorsed by Elders For Progress.
The group, composed of reputable personalities in Anambra North, endorsed Dr Obiogbolu’s senatorial aspiration during a visit to him at his residence in Onitsha.
The leader of Elders For Progress, Chief Tony Okechukwu said that the group decided to endorse the aspiration of Dr Obiogbolu because of the sterling qualities which he noted are second to none.
The group’s leader said as a matter of fact that the group has mobilized all its members who are registered members of APGA, across the seven local government areas that constitute Anambra North zone to work for the emergence of Dr Obiogbolu as the candidate on May 23rd.
“Our members are reputable and respected personalities, we have critically examined the persons jostling for the ticket of APGA to contest the senatorial election and we have unanimously decided to work for Dr Obiogbolu.
“Dr Obiogbolu is accessible, he has listening hears, he has been using his personal resources to assist a great number of people, yet without making any fuss about his many interventions.
“For us as a group of progressives, the reward for hard work is more work, since Dr Obiogbolu has been so useful and instrumental in making many people actualize their respective aspirations, it is only fair and needful to give him the responsibility of being our Voice in the Senate.” Chief Okechukwu asserted.
He emphasized as a matter of fact that his group is ready to go all the way with Dr Obiogbolu to ensure his eventual election victory come 2027.
“Our mobilization and support for the gentleman political juggernaut, Dr Alex Obiogbolu will not end at the party primary, we are going to stick with him all through the process to ensure his victory, that’s our own way of thanking him for being a blessing to humanity,” he concluded.
Dr Obiogbolu flanked by a few members of his campaign group, applauded the Elders for Progress for coming out openly to declare their support for him.
He assured them that as a Senator, he would offer the people of Anambra North Senatorial zone, a responsible and responsive representation which everyone would be proud of.
Dr Obiogbolu restated his commitment to the betterment of the people of the zone noting that his brand of representation would not leave anyone behind.
