Anosike Promises Abians Monthly ‘Meet-Your-Governor’ Forum to Tackle Problems

Boniface Okoro reports from Umuahia that Dr. Kelechi Anosike, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate for Abia State, has pledged to establish a monthly public forum, called the "Meet-Your-Governor Forum," during his hypothetical tenure as governor. This initiative aims to give citizens direct access to the governor to address their welfare concerns and issues.

Speaking during an interaction with supporters at his campaign office in Umuahia, Anosike emphasized his commitment to accessibility and people-centred governance. He further stated that his administration would prioritize being accessible to the people, moving away from the traditional approach of appointing special assistants to screen emails before they reach the governor.

Anosike explained that the disconnect between government officials and the governed often arises when those who contributed to the election victory are not involved in governance. To tackle this issue, he promised to be accessible to both the pro-groups and the entire people of Abia State. The proposed monthly forum would take place at the Michael Okpara Auditorium or any other suitable venue, with the governor, deputy governor, police, DSS director, and other relevant stakeholders present to listen to and address the people's complaints.

Anosike reiterated his welfarist ideology, asserting that it is not merely political rhetoric. He reiterated his commitment to building a micro-finance bank at Aba to provide interest-free loans and vowed that any government he leads would ensure economic empowerment for the people. The Kelechi G'eme Karia Movement, a leading support group for Anosike, has established functional structures in all 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs), 184 wards, and 4,006 polling units in Abia State.

Their Director-General, Kelechi Nwosu, announced that the group aims to deliver over 80,000 votes and plans a one-million-man march across all 17 LGAs, starting from Umuahia North.