Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, a leading gubernatorial aspirant in Anambra State, and members of his campaign council have donated N71 million to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State.
A statement by the Special Adviser, Media and Strategic Communications to the senator, Kamen Chuks Ogbonna, indicated that the donation was part of efforts to redeem the senator’s pledge towards enhancing the party’s effectiveness In the state.
He added that with the fulfillment of this pledge, the Anambra State chapter of the APC has seen a significant increase in strength and support.
“APC Anambra before now was not so strong as most stakeholders and party members have always complained about the lack of a reward system which has made the party in the state lose followers in the past, a situation Senator Ubah has changed for good,” he said.
He gave the breakdown of the donation as follows; N50 million by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, N5 million by Princess Esom Nwafor Orizu, N5 million by Prince Emeka Egwuekwe (Apakata Onyi Enugwu-Agidi), N5 million by Chief Chinedu Okeke (Ekwe Ogidi), N3 million by Lord Michael Mbanefo, N2 million by Arinze Awogu (Ikemba Front) and N1 million by Hon. Acobarry Chukwuma.
He added: “Senator Ubah has demonstrated his commitment to the APC through his generous donation of N50 million to the party. This substantial contribution will help to fund various party activities and initiatives, as well as solidifying his position as a key player within the party.
“Senator Ubah’s donation has also encouraged several of his supporters who also stepped out to show their support for the APC. These contributions have not only provided much-needed financial support for the party but have also helped to rally support and enthusiasm among party members and supporters. It is also important to note that Senator Ubah and his aforementioned supporters have all fulfilled their pledges.
“Furthermore, it’s evident that Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s revolutionary movement to revamp APC in Anambra State since his entrance into the party by achieving what no one has done since the party’s formation in Anambra, speaks volumes of his good intentions for the party.
“You may recall that Senator Ubah also donated Keke Napep to all Chairmen, provided motorcycles, generators, and branded uniforms to party faithful, bankrolled the first colloquium in Anambra, where he invited all National Working Committee members and the National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
“Senator Ubah has also organized the largest empowerment program for the people of Anambra South and party faithful were also beneficiaries to it.
“Overall, the entrance of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah into the APC has had a transformative effect on the party in Anambra State. His leadership, financial support, and strong network of supporters have helped to strengthen the party’s presence in the state and position it for success in future elections. With Senator Ubah and his supporters on board, the APC in Anambra State is poised for continued growth and success.”
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