From: Aloysius Attah, Onitsha

 Senator representing Anambra South in the National Assembly and governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election in the state, Andy Uba, has decried what he called the ‘lack of development in the state’.

Speaking with ward chairmen and other APC stakeholders in the state, on Monday, Uba faulted some policies of the Governor Willie Obiano-led administration stating that it lacked direction.

The governorship aspirant and an astute politician said that he was in the race to bring about tangible developments to the state.

He stressed that vision and direction was key to any meaningful development in society adding that he already had a clear-cut vision for the state “when” elected as governor.

“When you build industries, farms and other necessary infrastructure, you inadvertently create jobs, when you create jobs, you reduce crime and when you reduce crime, you improve lives and add more value and quality to the people. When all of these happen at the grassroots level, the state as a whole is uplifted and repositioned,” he said.

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He further buttressed the need for grassroots development stressing that empowering people who can stand on their own will indirectly raise an army of financially viable society through capacity building.

Some of the stakeholders who met with the governorship aspirant drew his attention to the rising security challenges in the state and also expressed worries over the short supply of election materials during election which they noted has always been a recurring issue in Anambra election.

They said that if not addressed, such challenges would make it difficult to conduct a smooth election in November for the state.

Sen. Uba however assured the party faithful that every effort will be made to put things right before the election allaying fears of the people and urged them to keep faith that the election would be conducted in a smooth and peaceful manner.

“As I speak now, talks are on-going to put in place all the necessary security measures. Your safety is important to me so don’t be afraid. On the Election Day, come out and vote because it is your right.

He thanked the people for their support while urging them to focus on winning the election and said change is imminent in the state.