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Ahead Of November Polls, Soludo Vows No Projects Will Be Awarded To Seek Political Support
Ahead of the November governorship election in Anambra State, the Prof Chukwuma Soludo-led government has assured that contracts will not be awarded to curry favour from electorates in the state.
The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) which convened its 19th meeting of the year on September 15, 2025, at the Light House, Awka, said award of contracts during election season to curry support of incumbents have always been the norm.
The council said even though award of contracts will continue, it will be on the basis of priority and not just to appease people.
A press release put out by the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, said it used to be the norm in the past, to seek support by award of contracts, but this will not happen under the watch of this administration.
He said: “ANSEC restated that new projects will continue to be awarded based on their strategic and economic significance, and on the areas with the highest needs, and that no new project should be initiated for the sake of the election season, as was the custom in the past.
“ANSEC reaffirmed its pledge not to owe state contractors, which has also been the prevailing principle ever since Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR took office.”
He further revealed that key infrastructure projects aimed at improving the lives of its citizens were awarded during the meeting.
“Among the notable projects is the dualisation of the Ekwulobia-Ufuma Road, a significant infrastructure development that will enhance connectivity and facilitate economic growth in the state.”
He listed some of the projects awarded saying: “Council approved the award of the contract for the construction and dualisation of Ekwulobia to Ufuma Road with a bridge in the sum of thirty-seven billion, nine hundred and fifty-three million, two hundred and sixty-six thousand, three hundred and twenty-three naira, five kobo only.
“Council also approved by the construction of Adili/Park Road with a spur to the building materials market, Nnewi, for one billion, four hundred and two million, five hundred and thirty-four thousand, three hundred and thirty-six naira, nineteen kobo.”
Both projects were awarded to Lebtech Construction Ltd and Ferrotex Construction Company respectively.
The council also awarded several other contracts, while pledging that even though there will be election in November, the government will ensure that no contractor is owed beyond the life of this administration.
