It was like a football match, as the people of Obube-Agbala-Ulakwo (OAU), Ward, trooped out in their numbers to witness and as well receive one of its illustrious sons, High Chief Mike Nwachukwu, as he declared his intention to run for Senate of Owerri Senatorial zone of Imo State. Chief Mike Nwachukwu, in his speech challenged the people the ward to count him fit to represent them in the Senate if elected. He assured them of attracting noble projects to Owerri Zone and appealed for their prayer and support.
Among the dignitaries present at the reception was Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, APGA former Governorship candidate, who described Chief Nwachukwu as an honest and God fearing man.
According to Iheanacho, this is a pay-back time for Nwachukwu’s kind gesture to the people. He depicted him as a sincere, focused and hard working gentleman.
A notable APGA leader like Ezi Opara Ben Anyanwu, congratulated the Senator to-be for his ambition after having served the party for six years as state secretary .
Other dignitaries present at the occasion were Mrs Ann Dozie APGA BoT, member; Dr. George Nkwoji, the State Publicity Secretary; Chief Rowland Okoro, Owerri zonal Chairman, to mention but a few.