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PDP stronger, difficult to beat, says Abia gov candidate

From The Punch · () English

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  • Abia PDP Gubernatorial Candidate Kelechi Anosike declared the party stronger and repositioned for the 2027 election.
  • Anosike highlighted the PDP's strong structure across all wards and polling units as a key advantage.
  • His plans if elected include industrial harmony, youth skill development for international markets, and improved infrastructure.

Kelechi Anosike, the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, has asserted that the party is now stronger and better positioned to win the 2027 governorship election. Anosike made this declaration during his homecoming event in Umuahia, where he thanked delegates for supporting his candidacy.

PDP has found new energy in Kelechi Anosike. So it is a show of strength and faith in what we are doing, and also to tell the whole world that Abia PDP is strong, is vibrant, is united, and far more formidable.

— Kelechi AnosikeAnosike expresses confidence in the PDP's renewed strength and unity in Abia State.

"PDP has found new energy in Kelechi Anosike. So it is a show of strength and faith in what we are doing, and also to tell the whole world that Abia PDP is strong, is vibrant, is united, and far more formidable," Anosike stated. He emphasized the PDP's extensive network, claiming it is the "strongest, the most structured party in Abia State" with presence in "all the wards, all the polling units." He believes this widespread structure makes the party difficult to defeat when united.

PDP is the strongest, the most structured party in Abia State. There is no other party that has structure in all the wards, all the polling units.

— Kelechi AnosikeAnosike highlights the PDP's organizational advantage across the state.

Anosike outlined his vision for Abia, describing himself as a "welfarist" committed to improving residents' welfare. His agenda includes fostering industrial harmony, establishing the Abia Labour Global Opportunities Agency to equip youths for the international job market, and creating the Abia State Informal Sector Development Regulatory Agency. He stressed the importance of human capacity development, stating, "money follows value."

As a welfarist, we believe what the Bible says, that a labourer is entitled to his wages. So you owe no man nothing but your love.

— Kelechi AnosikeAnosike describes his welfarist approach to governance.

Further plans include infrastructure development, such as road construction, and implementing "Operation Feed Abia," a policy to boost agriculture. Anosike also intends to establish a sports academy to nurture young talent. He promised to review salary structures, introduce a health insurance scheme, improve primary healthcare centers, and build rural roads to support farmers, all aimed at creating jobs and enhancing the lives of Abians.

So what we want to do is we want to increase their capacity and increase their value, because money follows value.

— Kelechi AnosikeAnosike explains his strategy for youth development and economic empowerment.
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