Anambra Guber: I’ll Want My Son to Emulate Soludo – Chidoka

By Praise Chinecherem

Former Minister of Aviation and public policy advocate, Chief Osita Chidoka, has formally endorsed the re-election bid of Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state ahead November 8 gubernatorial election.

Speaking during a live radio interview in Anambra on Wednesday, Chidoka described Soludo as “a model for the Anambra of our dreams.”

He praised Soludo’s exceptional credentials, visionary leadership and tangible achievements over the past three years.

He emphasised that the November 8 gubernatorial election was not just a political contest but “a serious and fundamental decision about the future of Anambra State.”

According to him, Soludo remained the kind of man he wanted his son to emulate.

He said, “The question before us is not what candidates are saying today, but who truly represents the future we want to build.

“Among all the governorship candidates, who would I want my son to be like? My answer is clear: Governor Charles Soludo.”

Invoking the iconic Cuban tradition where children declare “We want to be like Che” in honour of revolutionary leader Che Guevara, Chidoka called for a similar vision in Anambra.

“We must begin to think in generational terms.

“Like the children of Cuba who saw Che as a model of courage and purpose, our children should look up to leaders like Soludo.

“First Class brain, former CBN Governor, global thinker, and a committed public servant.

“That is the future I want for Anambra.”

Chidoka further commended Soludo’s focus on education, revealing his joint efforts in developing a model for free basic education across the state.

He described education as the most powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty.

He praised the governor’s commitment to making quality education accessible to every child.

“Soludo’s inclusive leadership style and ability to surround himself with capable individuals who drive impactful change is laudable.

“His capacity to identify talent is critical to sustainable governance,” he added.

Highlighting the innovative Homeland Security Law 2025, Chidoka praised the administration’s bold approach to security, which makes landlords, communities, and religious institutions active stakeholders in crime prevention.

He described the law as “a national template for proactive, morally grounded, and technologically enabled security governance.”

“He is the standard-bearer for the Anambra of tomorrow—and that is why I fully support his re-election.”