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Senator Tony Nwoye
By PAMELA EBOH, Awka
The senator representing Anambra North at the Red Chambers of National Assembly, Tony Nwoye, has called for synergy with people concerned to overcome challenges facing the Labour Party in other to be successful in subsequent elections.
He stated this during a series of interactive stakeholders’ meetings across the four federal constituencies in the senatorial zone.
The meetings, attended by over 1,500 party leaders and stakeholders, held across the four federal constituencies in the senatorial zone was attended by Hon Afam Ogene, Hon Iduh Eneka, and Hon Macpee Anaekwe respectively.
According to Nwoye, the meeting is aimed to assess the state of the party, address challenges, and prepare for the upcoming party congress.
He harped on the need for peace, unity, and grassroots participation in the party’s leadership selection process.
Nwoye said: “We must work together to overcome our challenges and ensure victory in future elections.”
The stakeholders however expressed their gratitude to firmer LP presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, for his vision and direction and pledged to work together to build a stronger Labour Party.”
They also commended the National Assembly members from Anambra North for their effective representation and commitment to the party’s growth.
In Oyi Local Government Area, the meeting was held at the party office, while in Ogbaru Federal Constituency, it was held at Afan Hotel Okoti Odekpe.
The meetings for Anambra East and West Federal Constituency and Onitsha North and South Federal Constituency were held at Angels Hotels and Suites Aguleri and 33 Federal Housing, Onitsha, respectively.
The event also witnessed the official welcoming of Hon Uchenna Okafor (Wiper) into the Labour Party family in Oyi Local Government Area.
In his speech, Okafor praised the party’s credibility and acceptance among the people, saying that he had joined the party to contribute to its growth and success.
Other attendees include, members of the state House of Assembly from the zone, former candidates of the party from the zone in the last election, all Local Government Party Chairmen from the zone, community leaders, and many others.
The meetings demonstrated the party’s commitment to unity, inclusivity, and grassroots participation,