Support groups as well as widows, orphans, students of higher institutions, members of the and persons with disabilities (PWDs), have announced their support for the Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the FCT, Dr. Anthony Ezekwugo in the 2023 general elections.
Members of the groups, who recently staged solidarity rallies for the candidate in Abuja, declared their unflinching support for Ezekwugo, who was also tagged patron of the poor masses and the less privileged.
Members of the support groups, who stormed the rally in large numbers, carrying posters and banners with different inscriptions that extolled the leadership qualities of the candidate, and appealed to FCT residents to cast their vote for APGA for positive change in the nation’s capital.
However, leaders of the groups in separate interviews stated that Ezekwugo has played the role of a father, patron, and hope to the less privileged in the society even as a citizen without assistance from the government.
Leaders of the groups further appealed to the residents to vote for APGA for competency and inclusiveness in politics.
The leaders of the groups included Yakubu Shekwolo Victor, the President of PLWDS, Nnonyelu William Oyebuchi, Vice Chairman of the NYSC in the FCT, Godswill Ameh of the Coalition of Civil Societies and Comrade Chiama Chigozie Emeka National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
Ezekwugo, while reacting to their support, thanked the support groups for their solidarity and promised to uplift the economic and social status of the residents living in the FCT when given the opportunity to serve the people as their representative at the National Assembly.
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