Sen. Victor Umeh (APGA – Anambra) has expressed confidence that the party will do well in the 2019 general election.
The former APGA national chairman also described his recent victory at the Election Petition Tribunal as ‘victory for democracy and Nigeria’
He spoke at the inauguration of the Awka North Local Government Chapter of his Campaign Organisation at Isu-Aniocha near Awka on Monday.
“I was happy the tribunal dismissed the petition with harsh words. We will now move on without distraction,” NAN quoted him as saying.
According to him, APGA had done so much to make turn the fortunes of the state.
“Obiano and APGA legislators are doing well. I believe that it is God’s will that APGA is in Anambra to solve its problems,” he said.
He expressed confidence that with two Senators and six House of Representatives members, the party would further make inroad in the 2019 general elections.
Umeh, who represents Anambra Central Senatorial District, disclosed that “the Senate has approved various refunds to 21 states for various monies spent on federal projects, particularly roads”.
“Anambra had a claim of N43 billion over time but the Senate secured approval for N37. 9 billion for Anambra.
“Our hope is that the Federal Government will pay this money as quickly as possible because Gov. Willie Obiano is in a hurry to execute more projects,” Umeh told the party faithful.”
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