SUPREME COURT VERDICT: APGA INTEGRITY GROUP CONGRATULATES OBIANO

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Integrity Group has congratulated Governor Willie Obiano on his well deserved victory in the Supreme Court over the 16^th November 2013, gubernatorial election in Anambra State.

This is contained in statement signed by its publicity secretary, Great Martin Kalu.

The statement reads in part, “We also commend the Seven Justices of the Supreme Court for their courage in delivering the three landmark judgments that resolved the appeals by Dr. Chris Ngige, Tony Nwoye and Peoples Democratic Party. The apex court has reinforced our confidence in the judiciary as the last hope of all aggrieved people and determined to dispense justice without fear, favour and sentiment. Nigerians will continue to approach the Court as the temple of justice. This is democracy in action.

“Obiano’s victory is victory for continuity of APGA progressive governance of Anambra State since March 2006. The distraction is over, we urge opposition parties in the State to join hands with the APGA government in deepening democracy, industrializing the State and providing dividends of democracy to the people which will enhance their standard of living. The interest of Anambra people should be uppermost in the hearts of all indigenes and should not be sacrificed at the altar of partisan politics.

“Governor Obiano should accelerate his transformation agenda and ensure even development of the State as his predecessor Mr. Peter Obi did. He should faithfully implement APGA ambitious progressive manifesto and carry the people along as power resides in them.

“We salute the leadership of the National Chairman, Chief Victor Umeh and urge him to remain steadfast in building a strong party that will sweep the entire South East States and beyond in 2015 general election. We reiterate our support for Umeh’s Senatorial bid and enjoin the People of Anambra Central Senatorial Zone to back him in his passion to provide quality, effective and robust representation in the Senate. We commend the Federal Government for honouring him with a national merit award of Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR) in recognition of his contribution in promoting democracy and good governance in Nigeria. He will be encouraged to do more if elected a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. There will be abundant better life for the people of Anambra Central if they elect Umeh as Senate who will cooperate with the APGA governor in transforming the zone.”