As the 2021 November, 6 Governorship election draws near various support groups have continued declaring their support for their candidates.
Recently, a group, “Women In Media” WIM, Anambra State, declared their support and solidarity for Nze Akachukwu Nwankpo.
Dr Nwankpo the former aide to President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, is from Okija, Ihiala Local government area, Anambra State.
He had declared his interest for the governorship position under All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).
The Group declared their support when they paid a courtesy call to Dr. Chuma-Odili Harris, DG, Media/Publicity & Strategy of Nze Akachukwu Nwankpo Campaign Organization.
The said visit, was also to congratulate Dr. Chuma over his appointment as Media Director to the Anambra frontline Governorship aspirant Nze Akachukwu Nwankpo.
The Chairperson of the group in the state, Lady Franka Anozie, who led the association during the courtesy call said the news of his appointment was received with joy, knowing full well that the appointment could be likened to a round peg in a round hole.
“We are excited about this appointment because you are a patron of WIM in the state and a professional per excellence,” she opined.
While commending the APGA Gubernatorial hopeful Nze Akachukwu for the appointment, she noted that Dr Chuma’s dedication, hard work and God’s favour has brought him this far.
She added: “We are here to also say thank you for the continuous support we have enjoyed from you so far,” as she urged him to continue to mentor media practitioners in the state”.
WIM in the state also called on Nze Akachukwu Nwankpo to support their activities and appealed for the sponsorship of members to conferences.
Thereafter, a beautiful congratulatory card was presented to Dr. Chuma. A highly elated Chuma thanked the group for seeing the need to embark on the visit, adding that he remained a committed patron of the group in the state.
He urged them to be worthy ambassadors of WIM wherever they find themselves. Responding to the demands of support from the group in certain areas, he noted that helping media practitioners has always been his passion.
“I also will do the much I can in sponsoring members for conferences,” he stated, adding that my office doors are always open to WIM members whenever the need arises.
He enjoined them to be partners in the ongoing campaign to ensure that Nze Akachukwu Nwankpo becomes the next governor of Anambra State, saying that Nwankpo remained a media-friendly politician.