The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has continued to assure Abians of people-centred governance aa the governor of Abia State, come 2027, as supporters express optimism over his vision for the state’s future.
As campaigns officially commence, Anosike has effectively drawn enthusiastic receptions at several public engagements, with many supporters describing him as “a leader whose ideas on governance and social welfare resonate with the aspirations of ordinary Abians”.
Speaking about his vision for the state, the PDP governorsh flag-bearer said his administration would prioritize the welfare of the people, stressing, “government must first guarantee the well-being of its citizens before embarking on ambitious infrastructure projects”.
According to him, “the whole essence of government is to serve the people first. The people need to be alive first in order to use any infrastructure. We shall build lives before we build infrastructure”.
Anosike pledged to improve food security across the state, expressing his confidence that policies under his administration aa the governor of the state would make food more available and affordable.
“If you have no food today or eat only once a day, when I assume office in 2027, you will have three square meals and even snacks in between meals because, there will be food everywhere,” he said.
The PDP governorship hopeful further pledged to make healthcare more affordable by introducing a comprehensive health insurance scheme designed to reduce the cost of medical care for Abians.
He explained that expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare, “would be a major priority of his administration, ensuring that families no longer face undue financial hardship in accessing essential medical services”.
On workers’ welfare, Anosike promised to uphold due process in the public service, maintaining, “employees should only retire in accordance with the provisions of the law”.
“As a welfarist, we play by the rules. If the law says you work for 35 years or retire at 60 years of age, that is what should apply. If you have not attained either of those milestones, a welfarist will not retire you. That is why I have said I will recall and reinstate those 10,000 workers who were retired prematurely in Abia State,” he stated.
He reiterated his philosophy of governance, and referenced Mahatma Gandhi’s famous quote: “Not even God will preach the gospel to a hungry man without first offering him bread,” and emphasized that the welfare of the people would remain the foundation of his administration.
As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 elections, Anosike said, “my message continues to centre on social welfare, affordable healthcare, food security, workers’ rights, and governance focused on improving the lives of the people”.
