By Okechukwu Onuegbu
Ahead of Anambra State 2025 gubernatorial poll, over 46 support groups, including six influential Peter Obi Support Network such as Women for Peter Obi, Like Minds For Peter Obi, Take Back Naija, Nigeria Needs Peter Obi, and Coalition For Peter Obi, have endorsed Mr Valentine Ozigbo of the Labour Party (LP).
The Obidient Support Groups, it was learnt, is a coalition of independent democratic activists dedicated to advocating for good governance in Nigeria with a mission, which originated as the 'New Nigeria' movement, set to see Nigeria led by credible and competent political leaders who can bring about transformative change in our nation.
The support groups in a statement signed by Maazi Tochukwu Ezeoke, Mrs Ebere Obiesie, Ezeokoli Blessing, Kingland Ezeani, Chigozie Ifeanyichukwu and Ikenna Mbanefo, said they have conducted a thorough analysis of the political landscape, evaluated the administration of the incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo and found him wanting in several aspects of leadership and service delivery to Ndi Anambra.
According to him, Valentine Ozigbo stands out as a beacon of hope for Anambra, a consummate politician, business leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, as brings over thirty years of experience in corporate transformation, power, hospitality, energy, banking, and philanthropy.
"His remarkable achievements, including his tenure as the President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, where he led transformative projects and garnered international recognition, demonstrate his capacity for visionary leadership.
"Val Ozigbo's commitment to youth development, community building, and good governance aligns perfectly with the values of the Obidient Movement. His campaign for a better and brighter Anambra has already inspired a wide breadth of Ndi Anambra, and we believe he is the right leader to steer Anambra State towards a prosperous future.
"The Obidient Support Groups hereby endorses Valentine Ozigbo as the next governor of Anambra State. We pledge our resources, networks, and entire energies to actualising our dream of seeing Anambra State in the hands of an authentic leader," they stated.