Anosike Promises Welfare, Inclusion, Economic Revival After Emerging PDP Governorship Candidate

Anosike Promises Welfare, Inclusion, Economic Revival After Emerging PDP Governorship Candidate

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has pledged to run a people-oriented administration anchored on welfare, inclusion and economic revival following his emergence as the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 governorship election.

Reacting to his victory at the conclusion of the party’s governorship primary in Umuahia, Anosike expressed gratitude to delegates and stakeholders for the confidence reposed in him, describing his emergence as a major responsibility and a call to service.

“I feel deeply humbled, profoundly grateful, and overwhelmed by this great confidence the party has reposed in me to fly the flag of the party in the 2027 Abia State governorship election,” he said.

The PDP candidate thanked God, delegates and party stakeholders for the opportunity to serve the party in a greater capacity.

He also commended the national leadership of the party for what he described as their sacrifices and commitment toward repositioning the PDP as a formidable opposition platform capable of reclaiming power in Abia State.

Anosike further praised fellow aspirants who contested alongside him, stressing that although one person emerged victorious, the collective mission remains rebuilding and repositioning the party ahead of the 2027 election.

According to him, reconciliation efforts would begin immediately through consultations with fellow aspirants and members who may have left the party for different reasons.

“My candidacy represents a new mindset and a new direction for the party. Our doors are open for those who left the party to come back home so we can rebuild and reposition the PDP,” he stated.

The governorship candidate also unveiled several welfare-driven policy initiatives, including “Operation Feed Abians,” a back-to-farm programme aimed at boosting food production and ensuring that no resident goes to bed hungry.

He further promised improved welfare for civil servants, assuring that workers under his administration would earn above the approved minimum wage.

According to him, his proposed administration would also introduce “Pension Plus” for retirees, create opportunities for youths, promote inclusion for women, and provide microcredit support for business owners across the state.

“We will build infrastructure, but we will also build lives. Never again will any Abian in need be seen as a problem, but a priority,” he declared.

Anosike described his emergence as the beginning of a new era for the PDP in Abia State and called on political stakeholders and former members of the party to unite ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

Introducing himself further, the PDP candidate said he is an international oil and gas commercial solicitor with a PhD and hails from Ohuhu in Umuahia North.

He added that he holds several traditional titles and remains committed to providing transformational leadership for Abia State.