The candidate of the Motion Alliance (AA) within the forthcoming August 16, 2025 Anambra South Senatorial zone by-election, Comrade Chijioke Onyekaonwu, has declared his unwavering dedication to selfless service.
The candidate mentioned he was ready to make the final word sacrifice in defence of the pursuits of his folks and the Igbo nation just like the late chief of the defunct Biafra, Ikemba Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, if elected into the Nationwide Meeting.
He informed newsmen in Awka,yesterday that his senatorial ambition was not pushed by private achieve, however by a deep-seated ardour to champion the rights and aspirations of the folks of Anambra South and Ndi Igbo at massive.
“If I die whereas pursuing a simply trigger for my folks, Iet my stays be introduced house and buried with honour. This isn’t about politics as common; it’s about serving a trigger bigger than myself,” he mentioned.
Onyekaonwu mentioned that his choice to run for the Senate is rooted in his life lengthy dedication to activism and people-centered advocacy.
He mentioned , in contrast to a few of the different contestants who’re billionaires, he sees himself as a humble messenger of the folks and never a political elite in search of to guard private enterprise pursuits.
He mentioned, “I’m not going to the Senate as a billionaire or to defend a personal empire, I’m going there as an errand boy of the folks, a real servant. Those that construct empires typically discover it troublesome to serve others. That’s the reason billionaires can’t actually signify the lots”.
Onyekaonwu argued that the prevailing political tradition, which prioritizes wealth over service, have to be challenged if true democracy is to thrive.
“I’m contesting in opposition to billionaires, sure, however I carry with me the voice of the unvoiced. They name me ‘Comrade’ as a result of I’ve all the time stood with the folks, not above them,” he added.
Onyekonwu described Anambra South Senatorial District as a uniquely strategic zone that deserves daring, principled, and grassroots-oriented illustration.
He linked his political ideology to the enduring legacy of the late Biafran chief, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, whom he described as an emblem of justice, fairness, and fearless advocacy.
“I’m not coming into politics to complement myself or to have interaction in theatrical performances. I’m going to the Senate to uphold and exemplify the beliefs that Ojukwu lived and died for ,the reality, justice, and the protection of Igbo dignity,” he said.
He pressured that Anambra South, as the house of Ojukwu, mustn’t ship passive or transactional politicians to the Nationwide Meeting, however ought to elect brave people prepared to talk reality to energy and fiercely defend the zone’s pursuits on the federal stage.
Outlining his legislative priorities, Onyekonwu listed infrastructure growth, youth empowerment, constitutional reforms, and the safety of Igbo pursuits throughout the nationwide framework.
He mentioned that he’s dedicated to working carefully with grassroots actions and civil society to make sure inclusive and participatory governance.
“Dim Ojukwu was not merely a politician; he was the conscience of the Igbo nation. He symbolized resistance, pleasure, and unyielding dedication to justice. That’s the spirit I’m taking to the Senate the place selections that form our future are made,” Onyekonwu declared.
He referred to as on eligible voters throughout Anambra South to see the upcoming senatorial by-election as a turning level within the political trajectory of the zone.
“It is a defining second for our folks. Allow us to select illustration that displays our values, our struggles, and our collective future.” he added.
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