As Anambra prepares for its November 8 governorship election, many residents across the state have thrown their weight behind Governor Chukwuma Soludo, praising his visible achievements in infrastructure and urban renewal. They insist that continuity is necessary to prevent the abandonment of several ongoing projects.
Across all three senatorial zones, road construction and urban development works are still ongoing despite the campaign season. One major example is the 1.6-kilometre Adili-Park Road in Nnewi, which, according to locals, has already boosted activities at the nearby building materials market. Governor Soludo, during the project’s flag-off, promised to complete it within schedule and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to finishing every project it starts.
Similarly, work continues on the Saint Stephen’s Road project in Inland Town, Onitsha. Soludo stated that his mission goes beyond road construction — it’s about environmental renewal, including desilting, clearing refuse, and rehabilitating slum areas to make Anambra “a clean, green, and livable state.”
“What I say, I do,” Soludo said. “I’m not a politician who speaks from both sides of the mouth. There’s no room for abandoned projects. When I came in, I met several incomplete roads and went ahead to complete them.”
Residents interviewed by Vanguard said the governor’s performance speaks for itself. Mr. Anselm Okemuo, from Okija in Ihiala LGA, recalled how poor roads and flooding once made life unbearable for his community. “Soludo’s government fixed the Nkwo Okija road and built proper drainage. Today, we can drive home comfortably. For rescuing us, we’ll vote for him — no inducement needed,” he said.
Another resident, Mr. Okechukwu Nnaka from Ekwulobia, highlighted the town’s transformation, citing the new flyover, dual carriageway, and erosion control projects. “Traffic here used to be terrible during festive seasons, but not anymore. If we want the Amawbia–Agulu–Ekwulobia–Uga dual carriageway completed soon, Soludo must continue,” he said.
In Awka, Prof. Austin Nonyelu of Nnamdi Azikiwe University described Soludo as “a performing governor who has turned Awka into a true capital city.” He urged voters to return the governor for a second term, noting that voter turnout this year is expected to be high — a reflection of the confidence people now have in his leadership.
For many Anambra residents, Soludo’s re-election isn’t just about politics — it’s about protecting the progress already made and ensuring that the state’s ambitious infrastructure and environmental projects are fully completed.
