By Uzoma Nzeagwu, Awka
Anambra State Government has approved the use of Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, the state capital, for All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential rally scheduled for January 31.
The APC state Chairman, Chief Basil Ejidike, disclosed this to newsmen, yesterday, in Awka, during a press conference in preparation for the party’s candidate, Bola Tinubu, and his running mate, Kashim Shettima.
Ejidike explained that a letter was addressed to the state government, titled: ‘Notice of Presidential Rally for APC, Requesting the Use of The Alex Ekwueme Square Awka.’
He said a prescribed fee of N2.5 million was paid in line with operative of the state order, adding that he is acting on behalf of the party’s Presidential Campaign Management Council in the state, coordinated by Margery Okadigbo.
According to him, over 22,000 APC supporters, support groups and other Tinubu lovers across the 326 political wards that constitute Anambra are expected to attend what he described as “mother of all rallies” tomorrow.
He said: “Ndi-Anambra will vote for Tinubu, because of long time relationship they have been enjoying with him from when he was the governor of Lagos State.”
Source: The Guardian
