The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Afikpo/Edda Federal Constituency, Agwu Ama Agwu, has declared that his choice to hitch the race for the Federal House of Representatives seat is as a result of the realm has been denied high quality illustration for too lengthy.
Speaking with LEADERSHIP in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Agwu emphasised his readiness to vary the ugly narrative by putting the precedence of the individuals first above all others if given the chance to signify them on the Green Chamber come 2027.
He stated: “Actually numerous issues have gone improper in my space. The individuals haven’t really felt the influence of democracy due to the form of leaders which were on the saddle.
“They have by this, been denied high quality illustration. The individuals have for a really very long time, not bodily felt or seen the constructive results of being really represented.
“We have always had leaders but the question here is, are these supposed leaders actually serving the collective interests of the people? The answer is NO! That is why I am here: to serve my people and change this sad narrative”.
Asked what he would do in another way if given the chance to signify the constituency, the NDC hopeful maintained that he’ll give human face to his coverage drive by putting the precedence of the individuals above each different factor, therefore his ‘People-first’ agenda, by consulting the individuals and aggregating their priorities as his main focus.
“My people-first agenda is pushed by the necessity to serve the individuals above all different curiosity. This is by listening to from the individuals to know what they honestly want.
“The main intention right here is to get direct contact, mixture their wants and make it the main focus of my mission. The people-first right here is is as a result of I would like the collective voice of my individuals to be heard.
“It will not driven by the pressure of godfathers but the collective demands of the people. The people must know that what is been fought for is basically all about them and for them”, he acknowledged.
