Nweke Emerges AA Guber Candidate, Vows to Prioritize Employment in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Governorship candidate of the Action Alliance, Chief Jeff Nweke on Thursday pledged to prioritize security and job creation in Anambra State if elected.

He blamed insecurity and youth restiveness to unemployment, promising massive employment initiatives to engage youths positively and reduce crime.

Speaking to newsmen shortly after securing party ticket at the primary election, Nweke also assured that the welfare of the common masses, a core value of the party would be on the front burner.

“Under an AA administration, the masses will be our first priority. We will do everything possible to ensure the well-being of the people of the State. This is my promise,” he stated.

Acknowledging the challenges ahead, including stagnation in the state’s development, the guber hopeful expressed his readiness to fight for the liberation of the people.

“Things have been stagnant in Anambra, and I am here to move the state forward to greater heights. We will implement policies that will inspire the people of Anambra to believe in us,” he stressed.

Nweke further appreciated the delegates for choosing him as their candidate, just as he underscored the importance of unity in the forthcoming election.

“I am humbled and overwhelmed by the trust and confidence you have reposed in me, and I will not disappoint you and the state.

”We are going to win this election, but I won’t do it alone. We all must work together to achieve victory.”

Earlier, Electoral Committee Chairman, James Vernimbe, while announcing the results, said Nweke secured 58 votes in an option A4 open ballot system, surpassing his two opponents who garnered 8 and 6 votes respectively.

“The party had 105 delegates on the list. Of these, 72 delegates were accredited to vote, and all 72 cast their ballots with no void votes.

“Ozo Jeff Nweke is hereby declared the winner of the primary and is duly elected as the Action Alliance’s candidate for the Anambra State 2025 governorship election,” he said.