JOURNALISTS ORGANIZE DEBATE FOR SENATORIAL ASPIRANTS IN ANAMBRA

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JOURNALISTS ORGANIZE DEBATE FOR SENATORIAL ASPIRANTS IN ANAMBRA

By Izunna Okafor

Ahead of the general election in the country, the Anambra State Newspapers And Printing Corporation, in collaboration with other media houses in Anambra State, has organized a political debate for all the senatorial candidates in the state under various political parties.

The debate which took place at the Event Hall of the National Light Newspaper, Awka, Anambra State, attracted many dignitaries, media personnel, members of Civil Society Organizations and other members of the public.

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In his opening remarks, the MD and Editor-in-Chief of the National Light Newspaper, Sir Chuka Nnabuife, said that the aim of the event was to access the worth of each candidate, and his intentions and priorities for the people, thereby, helping the electorate to make the informed choices.

He described the debate as more of a discourse and interaction between the aspirants and the masses, noting that it would help to reduce misinformation and fake news in the Nigerian political scene, as the masses would directly hear from the aspirants’ mouth and score the candidates accordingly.

Reacting to questions at the event, the People Democratic Party’s candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial Zone, Senator Uche Ekwunife highlighted some of her experiences in the two national legislative chambers where she had represented Anaocha/Njikoka Dunukofia Federal Constituency and the Anambra Central Senatorial Zone for about 16 years, which she said have sharpened and widened her knowledge of legislation and quality representation.

 

She further said that passing laws that will promote women emancipation and guarantee the future of the youths will be among her utmost priorities for the people if elected.

Speaking at the event, Hon. Engr. Tony-Uche Ezekwelu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who also aspires to represent the Anambra Central Senatorial Zone in the National Assembly, shared his own experiences in the Anambra State House of Assembly as well as his leadership and representative roles in various youth associations and fora, including the Ohaneze Ndi Igbo and National Association of Nigerian Students, where, according to him, he hosted many national events and recorded numerous achievements.

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Among other things, Ezekwelu pointed at protecting the interest of Ndi Igbo, moving motions for regional autonomy, all round empowerment, and moving motion to restrict politicians sending their children abroad for studies, as among other things, as his utmost priorities.

He also bared his minds on restructuring, security, constituency projects and other relevant legislative-related issues, with respect to how he intends to bring a change in those areas.

Speaking to newsmen, the Chairman of Civil Society Organizations (CSO’s) in Anambra State, Prince Chris Azor; and the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano on Secondary Education, Dr. Paul Ifeanyi, described the event as apt, owing to the fact that it would be of enormous significance in enhancing a rightful choice of candidature and holding the politicians accountable.

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They however frowned at and condemned the manner and the rate at which some politicians do give unjustifiable excuses at the eleventh hour when invited to a debate, and how some absent themselves from such debates to which they are invited to interact with the masses whose mandates they seek, thereby disappointing both the organizers who committed a lot of resources in organizing such, and the masses who are inquisitively yawning to hear from them, adding that whoever does such has no regard for the people; and should therefore, not be voted.

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