Chinwoke Mbadinuju

Chinwoke Mbadinuju (14 June 1945 – 11 April 2023) was a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Anambra State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2003. He was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and served only a single term. Quotes President Buhari does not by any means hate Ndigbo. Responding to concerns among some Igbo leaders about their relationship with the Buhari administration. We should exercise patience and give him time before attacking him. Urging Nigerians, particularly the Igbo community, to give the Buhari administration time to make appointments and implement policies. I am not holding brief for President Buhari but truth is that the President still has a lot of appointments to make running into hundreds if not thousands. Explaining why he believed criticism of Buhari's appointments was premature. Rather, Igbo should find a way to reach out to the President and plead, not by force. Advising the South-East on how to engage with the federal government. Friendly encounter. Describing the approach he believed should guide the relationship between the Igbo community and the federal government. Nigeria needs a leader who will put the interest of the nation above personal and sectional interests. Discussing the type of leadership required to move Nigeria forward. Change is not about one person; it is about all of us. Explaining that national transformation requires collective responsibility. The President needs the support of all Nigerians to succeed. Calling for cooperation with the administration in the national interest. We called upon the police; they did not rise to the occasion. The failure of the police to effectively check the sudden upsurge in armed robbery made us look inwards and eventually, we remembered there was something on ground … we invited Bakassi Boys. Explaining why his government invited the Bakassi Boys to assist in combating armed robbery in Anambra State. Crime in the state had reached such an appalling level that something had to be done. Explaining why his administration established the Anambra Vigilante Services (popularly known as the Bakassi Boys) to address widespread violent crime in Anambra State. Category:1945 births Category:politicians Category:Governors Category:People from Nigeria