Jude Ezenwafor praises Soludo’s leadership in Anambra, pledging support and advising inclusive governance to strengthen security and development.
Jude Ezenwafor has praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s leadership in Anambra State, vowing to work with him to advance the state’s development. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Ezenwafor described his relationship with Soludo as longstanding and cordial.
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“I can assist him. I have been assisting him before; he is my friend. I brought him to work in Anambra,” Ezenwafor said, adding that he encouraged Soludo to contest the governorship while serving as Senior Special Assistant to former Governor Willie Obiano.
Despite criticisms over security in the state, Ezenwafor commended Soludo and his team for proactive measures. He emphasised the importance of inclusivity and called for improved security equipment.
“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,” Ezenwafor stated.
On allegations of vote-buying during the election, Ezenwafor dismissed claims against him as exaggerated. He maintained that multiple parties engaged in vote-buying and said he personally did not.
Ezenwafor also rejected claims that he ran as a placeholder, revealing an alleged assassination attempt that affected his campaign. “I have my Organic Millionaires Club, 100 people who promised me 10 votes each. I was already cruising at 326,000 votes, but these people messed me up. I’m not desperate or feeling bad. I thank God I’m alive,” he said.
Reflecting on his efforts to revive the PDP in Anambra, Ezenwafor described the party as being in a “comatose state” before his involvement, adding that he was hospitalised for almost three months after the attempt on his life.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance winner of the November 8 Anambra governorship election.
Soludo polled 422,664 votes, defeating his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress, who scored 99,445 votes. Jude Ezenwafor of the PDP received 1,401 votes among the total 584,054 valid votes cast.
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Ezenwafor has pledged to allow Governor Soludo to complete his tenure while offering constructive advice and support to ensure Anambra’s safety and prosperity.
