By Isaac Ojo
The presidential ambition of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Mr Peter Obi, suffered a setback on Sunday as Anambra Patriots declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid.
The group made its position known during its 2026 Women Summit held in Awka, Anambra State.
In his opening remarks, the National Chairman of Anambra Patriots, Ozo Ejiamatu Damian Enekwenchi, said the group’s leadership was pleased with the political evolution of the state and the growing recognition of its members.
Enekwenchi explained that the summit was organised to honour women members of the group who had been appointed to various leadership positions.
He said Anambra Patriots was particularly delighted with the appointment of one of its members as APGA State Women Leader, Mrs Madam Joy Ora, as well as three other female members who were elected Deputy Mayors in their respective local government areas.
The National Chairman assured that the group would produce no fewer than 15 Mayors and five Commissioners in the next political dispensation.
He noted that the elevation of the individuals represented the collective strength, influence, commitment and growing recognition of the group within the political landscape of Anambra State and beyond.
“We strongly believe that when members of our political family are recognised and elevated to positions of responsibility, their achievements deserve to be celebrated by the entire organisation. Such recognition strengthens our unity, inspires others to remain committed and reinforces the principle that loyalty, dedication and service should be acknowledged,” Enekwenchi said.
In his remarks, the Convener of Anambra Patriots, who is also the Commissioner for Works, Hon. Okey Ezeobi, recalled that following the Nigerian Civil War, every Igbo person was given £20 but managed to rebuild and thrive in business.
He, however, observed that despite the resilience of Ndigbo, the people had continued to complain of marginalisation because, according to him, they played politics driven by emotions.
“Igbos have not been contributing to the emergence of successive administrations, which has made us occupy the back bench in the political leadership of Nigeria.
“Many Yoruba people are supporting Mr Peter Obi’s presidential ambition, yet none of them has been insulted by their tribesmen. But in Anambra, misinformed persons have been calling Governor Charles Soludo unprintable names for openly declaring support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid,” he said.
Architect Ezeobi described Governor Soludo as a visionary leader who sees tomorrow, urging Ndigbo to support him in positioning the South-East within the mainstream of Nigeria’s political leadership.
He also criticised the NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, accusing him of consistently attempting to undermine the sitting Anambra State Governor since leaving office as governor of the state.
All the women leaders who spoke at the summit also declared their support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The summit was attended by the Anambra State Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and other prominent political figures in the state.
