Anambra 2014: Ubah picks LP form

By DAVID ONWUCHEKWA, Nnewi

Frontline gubernatorial aspirant and chairman of Capital Oil and Gas Limited, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah yesterday registered himself formerly as a card-carrying member of the Labour Party (LP).

Ubah who stormed Otolo Nnewi Ward I of the party in Nnewi North Local Government Area chapter of the party in Anambra State at about 1 p.m, with his crowd of supporters, was received on arrival at the Ward I office of the party located inside Okpuno Community Hall by the Obi of Okpuno, Chief Emeka Okafor and party ward executives.

He was guided through the registration processes and signing of necessary documents by the chairman of the party in Otolo Nnewi Ward I, Amobi Nkeirumonye and the secretary, Mr. Emeka Adirika who later issued him with a membership registration card No. 0018073.

Ubah and his supporters later moved to Nnewi North Local Government party office along Owerri Road, Nnewi where promised to assist the executive in furnishing the empty office complex. He at once moved to the state party office in Awka and addressed the mammoth crowd.

In his speech, Ubah explained the rationale behind his decision to contest the 2014 governorship race on the  platform of the LP.

He explained that the race to Government House Awka is virtually a contest among four major political parties namely: Labour, PDP, APGA, and ACN (APC), adding, “as already stated, AGPA is in crisis. PDP is also in crisis. ACN or APC is in a trance, so, what remains is Labour”.

Ubah said he believed that his ambition would be better realised in a party with one spirit and a party that affiliates with the yearnings of the masses, a people oriented party, adding, “I strongly believe too, that I will outshine other candidates aspiring to use the same Labour platform to achieve their governorship ambitions during the party primary”.

Responding, the state chairman of the party, Sam Oraegbunam commended Ubah for his wise decision and assured him that he would realise his ambition in Labour which is structured for better and for success.