Why I Want To Be Next Governor Of Anambra – Soludo

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has revealed why he wants to become the next governor of Anambra State.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday in Akwa, the state capital, Soludo said he intends to be the next governor of the state in order to develop the state and make it one of the best states in the country.

The former CBN boss will run for the November 6 governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Soludo said he is the best candidate for the post, adding that he has consulted for over 20 top financial institutions in the world. The former CBN boss added that he has achieved everything in life at age 30 and has traveled across continents.

He said: “I have finished with the world, and I have also done my bit in Nigeria. I now want to help develop my own state. I am not running for this election so I can make money, or so I can enhance my CV. I am in this race to develop my home state.

“In my 30s, I achieved everything there was to be achieved. I have traveled to all continents of the world and consulted for over 20 top financial institutions of the world. I am here to change the state for good.

“If anyone thinks that governance is about going to Abuja to collect money, use part of it to pay workers, and use the rest to award contracts, then that person is mistaken. If that is what governance is about, I won’t be in the race because that is something my grandmother can do.”

Soludo also said the South-East had become largely unliveable despite the solid foundation and infrastructure laid down by leaders for the region’s development.

“South East is a tiny poor place that must begin to turn into a Promised Land.

Soludo said Anambra had been relatively lucky with good governance in spite of its little resources.

“My African Dubai Taiwan metaphor of development for Anambra is not dead.

“The larger goal is to make Nigeria a prosperous nation by creating prosperous and happy states.

“The mission is to create a greater tomorrow,” he said.