Soludo’s govt subjecting Ndi Anambra to extreme poverty – LP

The Labour Party (LP) in Anambra State has described Prof Chukwuma Soludo-led administration as insensitive to the plight of the people of the State.

State Chairman, Emeh Ugochukwu who stated this on Wednesday in Awka in a press conference, said the masses have been subjected to abject poverty under the present government.

He accused the government of diverting palliatives sent to the State to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal and poor quality of Service delivery. 

He advised the ruling APGA government to focus on feeding the State with the expectations of the people rather than unwarranted media derangement from its peckish media boys against the Party and its members.

Making particular reference to recent attack on Senator Tony Nwoye, Emeh noted that Nwoye’s action was a reminder to Soludo that his betrayal and sabotage was still fresh in the minds of the people. 

He said, “We want to let Nigerians and Ndi Anambra know that we are proud of Our State Representatives at the National Assembly. They have distinguished themselves as true Ambassadors of A New Nigeria Project. 

“Senator Dr Tony Nwoye was elected to the National Assembly by the great and good people of Anambra North senatorial District because of his unique style of leadership. He is one of the Leaders in our Party we are proud of. He has been vocal on State and National issues. 

“The recent Statement he made at a reception held in his Honour and other members of our Great Party has brought fear upon Governor Soludo and Ndi APGA. In case, Prof. Soludo thinks we have forgotten, Ndi Anambra has not forgotten and what Senator Nwoye did was to remind Prof. Soludo, your betrayal and sabotage is still fresh in the minds of the people. 

“This Reminder has brought an unwarranted media derangement from the peckish APGA media boys to write against Labour Party and the Most Distinguished Senator Dr Tony Nwoye who was divinely and brotherly elected to salvage poor representation for Anambra North at the National Assembly.

“The APGA government should focus on feeding Anambra State with the expectations of the people.

“As at today, Ndi Anambra has rejected APGA, Quality representation is all Anambra citizens clamour for, which Ndi Anambra Has not seen in the Government of Prof.  Soludo. 

“The Government has been insensitive to the plight of our People; it has subjected Ndi Anambra To extreme Poverty to the point of  diverting Palliatives sent to Anambra State to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal and poor quality of Service delivery. 

“We are proud of What Senator Victor Umeh and Senator Dr Tony Nwoye are doing in the Senate.

“Within The First six months the sue have been in the senate, it has been all about service delivery. And within the first six months, The following Bills and Motions have been sponsored, co-sponsored in their names and they have attracted and facilitated some projects within their Senatorial zones. Within the period in review, Dr Tony Nwoye has proven that he is in the Senate for serious Business. 

“Dr Tony Nwoye has facilitated the release of funds for the rehabilitation of Otuocha-Nzam-Innoma-Iheaka-Ibaji-Kogi Federal Roads in the 2023 supplementary budget. Not only did he champion it, he followed it up with actions by writing letters and seeing the Minister in charge, on the need for that road to be completed to ease the pains of our people travelling to Abuja. Today, the Road Project has been awarded to NigerCat Construction Company.

“Distinguished Senator Tony Nwoye of Anambra North Senatorial zone has also moved a motion  for the dualization of 33-Nkwelle-Aguleri road junction. To effect, there was a delegation from FERMA and Federal Ministry of works, who came to inspect the state of the road and do some palliatives on the road, for Ndi Anambra North to use the road during this festive period. 

“Dr Tony Nwoye has co-sponsored A Motion on Police Brutality against Innocent Citizens of the Country. The Motion was graciously carried by the Senate. Today, there are some changes in the conduct of Policemen in the country. The motion provides serious punishment for erring officers of the Nigeria Police and other security agencies. 

“Dr Tony Nwoye sponsored a motion on the lopsided Ministerial appointment of President Tinubu. This Motion Moved by Senator Tony Nwoye was applauded by All Major Stakeholders of South East. In fact, APC South East zone wrote a letter of appreciation to Dr Tony Nwoye for being a voice for the South East at the time it was needed most.

“Dr Tony Nwoye sponsored a Bill named Federal University of Education, Nsugbe. The import of the Bill is to convert Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe to a Federal University of Education. The Bill has gone to Second Reading. And when passed into Law, The Bill aims to upgrade Nwafor Orizu to a Federal Institution, This will make Ndi Anambra enjoy benefits as Federal Government workers. 

“Dr Tony Nwoye has moved a motion asking Federal Government to immortalize Late Igbo leader, calling for the renaming of Federal Polytechnic Oko OR ANY OTHER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S INSTITUTION after Prof. Ben Nwabueze. 

“Dr Tony Nwoye also sponsored a Bill to Amend NDDC Act in order to include Anambra State into NDDC so that the State and Anambra North will get the dividends of being an Oil Producing State. 

“Dr Tony Tony Nwoye has facilitated the Training of over 160 Anambra North Youths on Forex Trading and Cyber Security from SMEDAN. 

“Senator Victor Umeh has been wonderful in his representation. The recent intervention on the demolition of Buildings in Lagos and other National Issues speaks volumes of who we sent to the National Assembly.

“What our Elected Representatives are doing at the National Assembly are out there. We are proud of them. In Abia State, it is a success story and the people are very happy. That is what Labour Party stands for.”