By Ovat Abeng
Grassroots politician and community development advocate, Prince Christopher Nwokedi, has declared his intention to contest for the Anambra State House of Assembly seat to represent Awka North Constituency under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA.
Nwokedi announced his ambition while speaking to Journalists shortly after an emergency meeting organized by Awka North APGA stakeholders, held at the Grand East Hotel in Awka on Sunday, April 19th, 2026.
He expressed commitment to inclusive governance, Agriculture and youth empowerment, if elected.
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The politician said his decision to run was driven by the need to deepen representation and create more opportunities for young people and small business owners and small-scale farmers in the constituency.
“I am contesting because I understand the pains and the potentials of our people. I grew up here, particularly, Achalla, my own community. I know the challenges we face daily, and I believe effective representation can change that narrative.
“My representation will also focus more on Agriculture in line with what we are known for as food-basket of Anambra State.
“I am contesting to compliment governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s Agricultural vision for the people of Awka North Constituency. My major priority is to monitor the governor’s projects in the area to ensure future sustainability.
Nwokedi further highlighted community-based interventions he had previously undertaken.
“My interventions include financial support for small-scale business owners in the entire Awka North that ended me with a recognition (Ikemba, Awka North) and the annual donation of food items to residents during festive period.
He said his political philosophy aligns with the principles of the APGA which he described as being rooted in inclusive governance, fairness, equity, justice, transparency and accountability.
“Leadership must be accessible and accountable. The people should feel the impact of governance in their daily lives.
The aspirant outlined youth employment, skill acquisition programmes, provision of loans and support for small and medium-scale enterprises as central elements of his legislative agenda.
He also promised to push for improved infrastructure development across Awka North Constituency.
“I am committed to people-centred policies that will advance the progress of Awka North Constituency. Our constituency deserves proactive, responsive, and development-driven representation,” the APGA aspirant advocated further.
