As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to conduct a by-election in Anambra South senatorial zone come January, 2025, to fill the vacancy left by late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the late senator’s kinsman, Prince Sam Ben Nwosu, has declared his intention to contest the position.
Nwosu, a former Federal Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission in Anambra State, declared his intention during a special ceremony held at his Ndiakwu-Otolo Nnewi country home on Friday, December 20.
He said that his desire to give a new dimension of representation to Anambra South senatorial district informed his decision to run.
He said, “It is getting to six months now; Anambra South voice is lost at the red chamber. I’m going to replace that voice. I’ve made myself available. I’m good at service. I listen to the heartbeat of people. I don’t serve for what I will gain – my service is for what my people will benefit.”
Nwosu assured that he has the intellectual, moral and physical capacity to take over late Senator Ubah’s seat, and contribute meaningfully and uniquely to the development of Anambra South and Anambra State.
Prince Nwosu, who is contesting on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), also dismissed the claims that his political party has lost admiration in the Southeast and Anambra State – insisting that he has the capability to win the election on the PDP platform.
“Party vibration hangs around individuals,” he said. “People love me. Our people want me. They know my antecedent. Once I pick the ticket – Once I am on the ballot, PDP will come together, and Anambra South will rally around me.
“Senate is not an executive position. So, anybody can win the election, irrespective of political affiliation. The people of Anambra South are going to decide who becomes the next senator. PDP, APC, APGA, LP and others are going to present their candidates. Our people will then look at the individuals – their characters and capabilities, and then vote accordingly.”
On the question on whether he can match APGA candidate, given the fact that it is the ruling party in Anambra, the PDP frontline contestant reminded that the ruling party, in the 2023 general election, lost the 3 senatorial seats in Anambra, and noted that similar thing will happen during Anambra South by-election.
On whether he can fit into the big shoes left by late Senator Ubah, Nwosu insisted that he will never copy whatever Ifeanyi Ubah did at the senate; but will design a new and unique model of representation that will give absolute voice and control to Anambra South.
He also lent his voice to the call that Nnewi North should be allowed to complete late Senator Ubah’s tenure before shifting the slot to another local government area in Anambra South senatorial zone.
