The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the just-concluded Anambra State governorship election, Jude Ezenwafor, has pledged to work alongside Governor Chukwuma Soludo to advance the development of the state.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Ezenwafor described his relationship with Soludo as longstanding and cordial.
“I can assist him. I have been assisting him before; he is my friend. I brought him to work in Anambra,” he said.
The PDP candidate revealed that he encouraged Soludo to contest the governorship while serving as Senior Special Assistant to former Governor Willie Obiano.
“I convinced Soludo to contest the election in the first instance when I was Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano. He came, he did well, and there is no perfect person,” Ezenwafor added.
While acknowledging criticisms regarding security in the state, the PDP candidate commended Soludo and his team for being proactive.
He advised the governor to prioritise inclusivity and strengthen security operations.
“Soludo and his security team are working. We have competent security chiefs in Anambra. I will advise His Excellency, Governor Soludo: What they need is better equipment, and insecurity will end. I believe he will do more.
“I have called to congratulate him, but if he doesn’t do well, I will speak. I will advise Governor Chukwuma Soludo to run an inclusive government so that Anambra will be very safe and prosperous,” Ezenwafor said.
Addressing allegations of vote-buying during the election, Ezenwafor described the claims as exaggerated.
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