The
national leadership of the the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has
commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for the
"unprecedented" peace and good governance he has entrenched in the
state.
The PDP said that Gov. Ugwuanyi is a
peaceful leader who honors God and works very hard to provide the
dividends of democracy to positively impact the lives of the people in
line with the dictates of the party's manifesto.
Speaking
at the colourful peace rally of the PDP in Enugu West Senatorial
District of the state held at Udi local government area, which
witnessed a mammoth crowd, the National Chairman of the party, Prince
Uche Secondus, represented by his deputy, Senator Garba Babayo Gamawa,
stated that the PDP is "very proud with Gov. Ugwuanyi".
Prince
Secondus stated that there is "absolute peace in Enugu State" and
remarkable achievements recorded by Gov. Ugwuanyi, saying:"We are very
happy with your leadership style and good performance".
The
national chairman stressed that "Enugu State Governor deserves to be
emulated", adding further that "Nigerians are very happy with the
governor". He disclosed that "it is because of state like Enugu that
other states will vote for the PDP".
He also
appreciated the unity between Gov. Ugwuanyi and the Deputy President of
the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, and urged the governor to continue
with his good works to take the PDP-led government in the state to the
next level.
Also speaking, the South East
National Vice Chairman of the PDP, Chief Austin Umahi applauded Gov.
Ugwuanyi for his good works and existing peace in Enugu State.
Chief Umahi, described Gov. Ugwuanyi as "a man of peace", adding that Enugu people are blessed having him as their governor.
"He
has handed over Enugu State to God and Enugu State is better under his
leadership. There is now peace in the state and that is why there is no
other political party in the state", he said.
Senator
Ekweremadu in his remark, explained that the essence of the peace rally
was to appreciate the governor for entrenching peace and good
governance in the state, pointing out that prior to the inception of his
administration, the state had witnessed some challenges that undermined
its peace.
The Deputy Senate President said
that the people of Enugu State and Enugu West Senatorial District in
particular were happy that Gov. Ugwuanyi has brought "permanent peace"
in the state.
He said: "There is peace
everywhere in Enugu State. Peace between government and workers;
government and national and state assemblies' members; PDP and APC,
among others.
"Enugu State is the best place
to live in Nigeria. That is the reason why any person who wants to go to
National Youths Service Corps, wants to be posted to Enugu State,
because of the leadership style of our peace-loving governor", Senator
Ekweremadu said.
A business mogul and
philanthropist, Prince Arthur Eze, who graced the event, equally lauded
Gov. Ugwuanyi for his peaceful and humble disposition and pledged to
support his re-election in 2019.
"I decided to
follow him (Ugwuanyi) to this rally because he is a good man. People
love him because he is peaceful. I have many friends in APC, but I will
support this man. So I urge you to support him", Prince Eze stated.
In
his response, Gov. Ugwuanyi expressed gratitude to God for making it
possible for the state to have peace and enjoy good governance, in spite
of the nation's economic challenges.
The
governor also thanked the people of Enugu West Senatorial District in "a
special way" and all stakeholders in the state for their prayers,
goodwill, solidarity and support, noting the peace rally was the first
of its kind in the history of the state.
He
therefore, urged the people of the state to continue to commit the state
and the nation in prayers, saying: "With God on our side victory is
ours in Jesus Name. Amen".
Other speakers at
the event include the Deputy Governor of the State, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia
Ezeilo, members representing the two federal constituencies in the zone,
Rt. Hon. Toby Okechukwu and Hon. Dennis Amadi, among others.