By Emeka Chiaghanam
Rt. Hon.
Chukwuma Pius Okoye, the Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly
and representative of Awka South II Constituency, has officially declared his
intention to contest for the Awka North and Awka South Federal Constituency
seat in the House of Representatives.
Okoye made the declaration when he appeared as a guest at the Anambra Patriots Forum held in Awka, the Anambra State capital. The forum provided him the opportunity to engage stakeholders and share his vision for representation at the federal level.
Anambra
Patriots is a political association known for its strong advocacy for good
governance, accountability, and the promotion of credible leadership in public
office.
Speaking at
the event, Okoye said his record in public service clearly speaks for him. He
stressed that his involvement in politics has never been about personal gain,
but about improving the lives and welfare of the people.
“I did not
come into politics to enrich myself,” he said. “Even before I joined politics,
I have always supported people financially and materially to help them build
better lives and secure their future.”
He explained
that before entering politics, he had already been involved in helping people
in different communities through empowerment programmes and personal support.
According to
him, when he first considered entering politics, he prayed and committed his
ambition to God, asking that if his intention was to positively impact lives,
then he should be given victory. He said he believes that prayer has been
answered.
Okoye stated
that there is no community in his current constituency that has not felt his
developmental efforts in one way or another. He added that his projects are
designed not just for short-term benefit, but for long-term and generational
impact.
He further
pledged that if he secures the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ticket in
the primary election scheduled for May 23, 2026, and eventually wins the
general election, he will extend and multiply his achievements across Awka
North and Awka South Federal Constituency.
“Whatever
Awka South II has benefited under my representation will be multiplied many
times over,” he assured the gathering. He also noted that many of his
constituency projects have been funded through his personal resources.
Okoye emphasised that true representation requires leaders to stay close to the people and understand their real needs. He urged constituents to be careful in choosing their leaders and warned against voting for the wrong candidates.
He appealed
for support from party members and the electorate, from the APGA primary
election through to the general election, saying he was confident of delivering
stronger and more effective representation if elected.
“I believe
that within two years of my representation at the federal level, the people
will see a level of service they have never experienced before,” he said.
While
acknowledging that there are other qualified aspirants in the race, Okoye
maintained that he believes he is the most suitable for the position, based on
his experience, record, and commitment to service.
He therefore
called on the people to entrust him with their mandate, promising that he would
not disappoint them if given the opportunity to represent them at the National
Assembly in Abuja.
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