By Ndife David, Awka.
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It was indeed a happy yet sober moment as Obiano appointees who served in the Anambra State Government between 2014 and 2022 converged at Best Western Meloch Hotel in Ifite Awka last weekend to celebrate life and unity and also to honour the memory of their departed colleagues.
The grand union, organized to
serve as a platform for the former political appointees to form a formidable
force capable of supporting the government, took place at Best Western Melock
Hotel in Awka. They had played critical roles in the 2017 Anambra governorship
polls, leading to the re-election of former Governor Chief Willie Obiano after
securing victory in all 21 local government areas.
Declaring the event open, the
Convener, Hon. Owelle Mbaso, while welcoming the appointees, stated that the
primary aim of the reunion is for the appointees to meet, appreciate, and
encourage each other for their service, success, and achievements in the past
administration.
He emphasized that the mission
of the group is divine, noting his decision not to host the event during the
election period. He opined that only sycophants would resort to cheap blackmail
to safeguard their seats in the system by propagating rumors against the group.
Hon. Mbaso expressed his
happiness and satisfaction with the fact that he has had the opportunity to
serve and groom many notable and highly placed political office holders, as
attested by the Deputy Governor, who was also present at the event.
He pointed out that he respects
constituted authority, and since politics is a game of interest and only God
approves leaders, he has no interest in Soludo's Administration. However, he
acknowledged the efforts of Governor Soludo in delivering good governance in
Anambra, affirming his decision not to intrude into Prof. Chukwuma Soludo's
government.
While regretting the death of
42 of their departed colleagues, who had served the state meritoriously, he
urged the former appointees to honor their memories and legacies by applying
diligence and dedication where they are called to serve.
Also speaking, the Anambra
State Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachi Ibezim, commended the host, Hon Owelle
Onyeka Mbaso, for organizing the intriguing event and encouraged him to utilize
the opportunity effectively to promote peace for the betterment of all. He
noted that the majority of the former appointees are from Anambra.
According to him, the high
point of the gathering was a few days ago when he saw the names of former
appointees who had left the earth, stating that when he thinks of many things,
he proffered solutions.
Dr. Ibezim pointed out that
Governor Soludo was also a former appointee, having served as the chairman of
the board of Golden Tulip Hotel Agulu, and noted the need for synergy and
collaboration between the group and the present administration.
Lending his voice, a former appointee and also an APGA stakeholder, Chief Ben Obi, stated that the essence of the gathering is to reunite, celebrate, and thank God for their lives and achievements. He noted that there is no political undertone to the event.
While expressing his excitement
and satisfaction at seeing his old friends, he noted that the reunion had
members of various political parties in attendance and urged Ndi Anambra to
continue to pray for peace and progress in the state.
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