Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has revealed that his friendship with President Bola Tinubu spans over two decades and will not be affected by political differences.
Gatekeepers News reports that Soludo, a member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), made the statement after meeting with Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.
Describing their discussion as “quite pleasant,” Soludo praised Tinubu’s health and spirits, saying, “President Tinubu is my friend.
He has been my friend for 22 years now and counting, so you don’t deny your friend.”
Soludo expressed his support for Tinubu’s policies, particularly in the areas of economy and structural reforms.
“I support him, and I’m impressed by the bold steps he has taken… We are taking the right steps, and we need to stay the course.”
Soludo’s stance is informed by a broader ideological conviction that progressive parties should work together to deepen democracy and spur economic development.
“You saw all the billboards proclaiming that progressives are working together. It is a fundamental idea that I believe very strongly—that all those political parties who profess progressivism should actually come together in a massive coalition,” he said.
On security in Anambra, Soludo revealed that his administration is deploying a mix of “kinetic and non-kinetic” strategies. While the state is implementing the Homeland Security Law passed in January, Soludo emphasized the importance of youth empowerment and job creation.
“Our non-kinetic approach focuses on youth empowerment and job creation. We have a unique skills training programme that has already empowered about 5,000 youths, with thousands more set to benefit financially soon,” he said.
The governor added that his administration aims to create thousands of youth millionaires within the next three years, highlighting the involvement of young people in the state’s development.
“The youth are very much involved,” he said.
