Anambra 2025: YPP promises to restore socio-economic activities if voted

The Young Progressive Party (YPP) in Anambra says it will revive socioeconomic activities in the State if elected in the Nov. 8 governorship election.

Mr Uzu Okagbue, the Deputy Governorship candidate in the election made the promise in Umudioka community, Dunukofia and Ogidi community, Idemili-North Local Government Areas of the Anambra.

“Today, I have the honour of joining my brothers and neighbours in Umudioka and Ogidi as both communities marked the cherished Mkpikpa and Nwafor cultural festivals.

“It is not a merely celebration, it is a vivid reminder of who we are; a people steeped in heritage, resilience, and pride.
” It is refreshing.

It is a stirring reminder that, despite the shadows that now hover over our state, Anambra’s soul is alive and yearning to shine,” he said.

He said that insecurity in the state has not only shattered lives but has also crippled the state’s economy, muted social vitality, and cast fear over even the most sacred communal celebrations.

“Today, I witnessed cultural resilience. But I also saw the caution in the eyes of elders, the reduced crowds, the shortened processions, subtle yet telling signs of a state held hostage by fear of insecurity,” he said.

Okagbue assured that if voted into power on Nov. 8 in the governorship election, the party would tackle insecurity to boost socio-economic activities in the state.

He decried the current situation where security challenges such as armed robbery, kidnapping for ransom, cultism among others have reduced the peoples economic and social lives to the barest minimum.

According to him, this is precisely why Mr Paul Chukwuma and himself are not just committed to politics, but committed to purposeful leadership.

“A core plank of our vision is the restoration of security across Anambra, not for show, not for applause but to liberate our communities,”he said.

The Deputy governorship candidate noted that the state does not lack potentials to develop, but suffering from misdirection.

“We must fix leadership. We must restore safety. Only then can we truly unleash the cultural, economic, and human possibilities of this great state.

“The night may be long, but the morning is coming. A new dawn is possible. And joy, real shared sustainable joy is coming,” he said.

Our correspondent reports that armed robbery, kidnapping, ritual killings and cult war was among the security breaches in the state before the launch of”Operation Udogachi”