The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Abia, Kelechi Anosike, spoke recently with journalists on zoning concerns, his political pedigree, and his welfare agenda for economic transformation, social protection, and inclusive development in the state. Excerpts from WALE AKINSELURE
You are from Abia Central. There is a perceived zoning arrangement as the current governor is also from Abia Central. What do you make of the argument that your victory would disrupt zoning, given that Abia North believes power should come to their zone in 2031?
When we look at the configuration of Abia Central, it is made up of Ukwa-Ngwa and Old Bende, and what is more traditional in Abia politics is the Old Bende and the Ukwa-Ngwa. The so-called three geo-political zones, or the three senatorial zones, are new developments. So, for us, the last governor, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, was from Ukwa-Ngwa, and the current governor, Governor Alex Otti, is from Ukwa-Ngwa. Dr Kelechi Anosike is coming as a governor from Old Bende. So, I am not disrupting any order. My emergence will not disrupt any political balance in Abia State.
You are a seasoned professional. How formidable are you politically, and how long have you been involved in Abia politics?
