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Governor Charles Soludo: The Consensus Candidate for Anambra State Gubernatorial Election

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Governor Charles Soludo, CFR, has solidified his position as the consensus candidate for the November 8 gubernatorial election in Anambra State. Backed by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and widely supported across the state's 21 local government areas, 362 wards, and 5720 polling units, Soludo's re-election is considered a done deal. His impressive record of infrastructure development and human capital development, achieved without borrowing, has earned him the nickname 'Oluatuegwu' across the three senatorial zones.

Key Takeaways:

  • Soludo has been endorsed by the who's who in Anambra State, with grand rallies in support of his re-election held in the three senatorial zones.
  • He has implemented various developmental projects, including the construction of the ultra-modern Government House and Lodge (now christened Light House), the Solution Fun-City, and the transformation of Awka as a capital city.
  • Soludo has delivered free education, free ante-natal care, and massive youth empowerment, employing over 8115 teachers and countless doctors and healthcare workers.
  • He has brought security to the state, introducing initiatives like Udo-ga-achi and Agunechemba, and has even reached previously inaccessible areas, such as the riverine Olumbanasaa community in Anambra West Local Government.
  • Soludo has achieved all these feats without borrowing a single kobo, making him a unique candidate in the state's history.
  • His focus on infrastructure development is evident in the award of a contract for the construction of the Ekwulobia-Nnobi dual carriageway, which will complete the beltway linking major townships and interconnecting ring roads.
  • Soludo has been crowned 'Oluatuegwu' (a Cuban term for 'prayer warrior') across the three senatorial zones in recognition of his outstanding leadership.

Statistics:

  • 21 local government areas in Anambra State
  • 362 wards in Anambra State
  • 5720 polling units in Anambra State
  • 8115 teachers employed by Soludo's administration
  • Thousands of doctors and healthcare workers employed by Soludo's administration
  • 8 of Anambra's 21 local governments were under the control of the "Unknown Gunmen" before Soludo took over
  • 1 kobo (none) borrowed by Soludo for infrastructure development

Sources:

  • Governor Soludo, CFR
  • All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
  • Anambra State Government
  • Senatorial zones of Anambra State
  • NdiAnambra (the people of Anambra State)

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