Progressives Grand Alliance is already celebrating the
possible victory of Willie Obiano at yesterday's Anambra
State governorship election.
Udokwu said in Awka, after voting, that the celebration
became necessary because most Nollywood actors hail from
the state and most of them cast their votes for Obiano.
He added most of them saw the need for continuity and cast
their votes for the APGA candidate.
He dismissed fears that Nollywood stars from the state voted
for other candidates at the last minute, having honoured their
invitations for parleys just before the election.
"Some people play to the gallery, and some people answer
calls for inducements. If that was the case, then it does not
imply that most of them decided to change their minds at the
eleventh hour," said Udokwu.
He asked, "Do any of them (the other candidates) plan for the
industry? I don't think so. Otherwise, why didn't they invite
them (Nollywood practitioners) for the dinners before now?"
"For them to have invited them for dinners hurriedly
organised, it shows the desperation. They just want to be seen
taking pictures with my colleagues – the Nollywood stars.
"Every one of us is wise, it would not pay to vote against
APGA government that has strived to ensure the growth of the
industry."
Udokwu said continuity was what was needed in Anamnbra
State.
He said, "Willie Obiano is just the best man to succeed
Governor Peter Obi. He has a distinguished career in money
management; he knows what is best for Anambra.
"He had worked with Governor Obi for over 10 years in the
banking industry. He surely knows how best to consolidate on
the existing programmes and projects."
He added, "I tell my colleagues that it is not all about
inducements, but about collective growth.
"Those who were inviting actors for dinners whenever they
wanted something in the past were only interested in self
actualisation, not collective growth."
"As the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Obi on Creative
Media, I have submitted proposals on how we can fast-track
the growth of the industry and the government is already
working on that."
Source: Punch
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