Anambra Governorship Election: Woman Who Rejected Vote-Buying, Gets N1million From Obiano
- Mrs. Eunice Ngozi Onuegbusi from Ukwulu in Dunukofia local government area of Anambra state is now a millionaire
- Mrs. Onuegbusi became a millionaire after resisting financial inducements from agents of politicians during the Anambra election
- To reward her for her uprightness, Governor Willie Obiano gifted her N1million for displaying uncommon loyalty to his party - APGA
Awka - Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has gifted Mrs. Eunice Ngozi Onuegbusi a cash reward of N1 million.
Mrs. Onuegbusi, from Ukwulu (Amagu village) Ward 1, polling unit 04 in Dunukofia local government area of the state, had rejected N5,000 from a party agent during the just-concluded Anambra governorship election.
Source: Facebook
In a viral video, Madam Eunice was seen rejecting N5,000 naira from a party agent in her polling unit during the election on Saturday, November 6, and insisted on voting for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
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Speaking during a church service where he announced the cash reward, Governor Obiano said:
“Madam Eunice knew that though money could buy her temporary relief, Anambra would be a better place if she voted according to her conscience.
“It belongs to our loyal party men and women who resisted temptations of financial inducement from rival parties to fight under the banner of APGA because they knew that victory for APGA is a victory for the ordinary citizens of our dear state.
“And finally, it belongs to Ndi Anambra at home and in the diaspora who stood behind APGA, not because we have met all the expectations of our people but because even in the foundation my team and I have laid so far, they see enough sunlight to believe that Anambra state is like the sun which is bound to rise, against all odds. And that is why we won this election.”
Southern Governors Forum Congratulates Professor Soludo
Meanwhile, the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) has congratulated APGA's candidate, Professor Chukwuma Soludo for winning the election, stating that his experience as an economist was a great asset to the southeast state.
The forum congratulated Soludo through its chairman and Ondo governor, Rotimi Akeredolu in a statement seen by Legit.ng and signed by Donald Ojogo, the state's commissioner for information.
Akeredolu also commended the Anambra people for their participation while charging Soludo to brace up for the task ahead, adding that the SGF looked forward to working with the Anambra governor-elect in the fight against security and economic challenges in southern Nigeria.
APC Chieftain Hails Buhari Over Smooth Conduct of Anambra Governorship Election
On his part, Promise Emmanuel, the chief press secretary of the Kogi state deputy governor, Chief Edward Onoja, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the smooth conduct of the Anambra governorship election.
Emmanuel, popularly known as 'Kogi Rebel', made the comment in an exclusive interview with Legit.ng on Wednesday, November 10.
He stated that the recently concluded Anambra governorship election is a game-changer and an improvement in previous elections despite the challenges witnessed in the build-up and during the exercise.
Source: Legit.ng
