An All Progressive Congress (APC) stalwart and governorship aspirant for Anambra State 2025 poll, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing two chieftains of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) into a federal ministry and institution.
Tinubu had approved appointment of Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, a life board member of APGA, as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and the immediate past Commissioner for Anambra State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Mr Mark Okoye, as Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, South East Development Commission.
The appointment has sparked controversy in Anambra state with many arguing that President Tinubu was more comfortable with the state ruling APGA than APC, and would likely support governor Chukwuma Soludo’s reelection in 2025 against his party (APC).
But Chukwuma at a media parley with journalists in his country-home in Umueri, Amambra East Local Government Area (LGA), Anambra state, on Saturday, dismissed such allegations, insisting that Tinubu was playing the role of a father, a democrat in the principle of federal character and love to deliver the dividends of democracy using credible, qualified and resourceful personalities across the federation.
According to him, appointing people from across political divides would not also make the President or the appointees to work against the APC because he remains the leader of the country and committed towards providing security of life and property, and enabling environment for all to thrive.
“There was a time people were alleging that the President and APC hates the Southeast. But today, reverse is the case as president is appointing credible persons from Anambra State and other parts of Southeast to head ministries, agencies and parastals.
“So, the President should be commended for appointing our credible people in his cabinet. He is not only appointing APGA members as some persons alleged. He has appointed other qualified APC members and none politicians into key positions in his cabinet. We commend him for that, and will support him in all he is doing for peace and development of Anambra and Nigeria,” he stated.
