Umeakuka told reporters in Awka on Saturday that Anambra needs purebred, homegrown grassroots politicians with critical and creative thinking skills who can provide solutions to identified problems. he said.
Mr Umeakuka, who is known as a grassroots campaigner, described oil tycoon Nwibe as a man of intellectual ability, a rich history of human capacity development and a track record of youth empowerment and employment.
He said leadership is recognized as an issue in every society and voters in Anambra will carefully and sensitively select leadership that is people-oriented and will govern with humanity, character and integrity. Said it was necessary.
“Anambra requires someone who looks at the act of governing through the eyes of the masses and not the whims and caprices of elite bureaucrats and technocrats.
“The public has a duty to be highly critical, careful and analytical in making informed decisions that will determine their future.
“This is why Anambra needs Chief Nwibe and his achievements in the private sector underline his vigor, ability and ability to run for the noble office of Anambra Governor.
“Nwibe is a man's man, a man of the people, an extravagant man, a philanthropist, and a liberal democrat who believes in an unfettered concept of power where the masses are the true custodians. .” He said.
Umeakuka said this was because he believed that Nwibe had the ability to change Anambra. peter obigovernance and political philosophy.
He said the lawyer, businessman and politician had created jobs through his involvement with the private sector and empowered the education of many young people through the Hugo Igbo Foundation, which he has run for over 18 years. .
“According to available statistics, over 1,000 youths in Anambra State have benefited from his free tuition and other entrepreneurial skills acquisition enhancement programmes.
“This record is extraordinary and Bath Nwibe’s efforts have built capacity, created jobs and reduced poverty in the state.
“He is a man of the hour and should be entrusted with the mandate of Anambra State governor in 2025.” He said.