Popular Nigerian Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie’s has visited Dunukofia, Anambra for a homecoming campaign, alongside his deputy, Emeka Okonkwo. The spokesman (Comrade Nnadi Goodluck) of his political party has released a statement on his official Facebook page. DPC Govornorship candidate, Yul Edochie and his deputy, Emeka Okonkwo were received in Umunachi in Dunukofia Local Government on the 14th of October, 2017 in a Home coming rally organised by Anambra Young Professionals and Gaaniru Anambra in honour of their member, Emeka Okonkwo.
The event was graced by various Umunachi Women’s Union, Umunachi Town Union and various Youth Organisation in Dunukofia LGA. The State Chairman of Democratic Peoples Congress Hon. Ezeagu Israel who declared the event open, said that it was time for the older generation to give way to young vibrant leadership.
He noted that many Nigerian leaders today made their most significant impact in their youth. He said “Anambra people are tired of recycling the same people in government. Older people may not understand the challenges of the youth. The unemployment rate in Anambra is alarming and it is only a Youth who understands and who feels the pain of his fellow youth will understand”. Ike Odionu Esq, the President General of Umunachi Town Union who received Emeka Okonkwo in his country home also thanked Emeka for having the courage to represent the people. He acknowledged how tough the race to the government house is, but noted that such a decision is right.
Emeka Okonkwo spoke about the erosion challenges suffered by his Constituency, Dunukofia LGA and promised them that his administration will ensure that his administration will tackle the erosion problem in Dunukofia.
