ABIA 2027: Anosike Projects people-orientef governance

……….promises welfare reforms ahead of polls

Stephanie Clems, Umuahia

The gubernatorial hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 election in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike’s message of people-centred governance, has elicited public discourse.

His supporters have also expressed optimism over his vision for the state’s future.

Although campaigns are yet to officially commence, Anosike has attracted positive 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 Abia residents.

He had always stated his vision for the state, which he said his administration would prioritize the welfare of the people, stressing that government must first guarantee the well-being of its citizens before embarking on ambitious infrastructure development.

According to him, “The whole essence of government is to serve the people first. The people need to be alive first to use any infrastructure. We shall build lives before we build infrastructure,” he said.

Anosike also assured of food security across the state, expressing confidence that policies under his administration 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 because there will be food everywhere,” he said.

The PDP governorship candidate 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 that 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.

Reiterating his philosophy of governance, Anosike referenced Mahatma Gandhi’s famous quote: “Not even God will preach the gospel to a hungry man without first offering him bread,” emphasizing 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’s message continues focus on social welfare, affordable healthcare, food security, workers’ rights, and good governance to improve lives.