By Amarachi Jim-Nwoko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State for the 2027 election, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has declared that the state is not financially incapacitated, insisting that its challenges stem from poor resource management rather than lack of revenue.
Anosike made the assertion while unveiling key elements of his proposed people-focused governance agenda, stressing that Abia’s wealth, if properly managed, is sufficient to guarantee fair wages, settle pension obligations, and still deliver critical infrastructure across the state.
He strongly criticised what he described as governance driven by propaganda and social media optics, arguing that such an approach has distanced leadership from the realities faced by ordinary citizens and workers in the state.
The PDP candidate pledged that, if elected in 2027, his administration would implement a ₦90,000 minimum wage for civil servants as one of its first policy actions, alongside a comprehensive welfare system designed to improve workers’ living conditions.
According to him, his government would prioritise not just salary increases but also healthcare access, professional development, and social protection for public servants, describing workers as the backbone of effective governance.
Anosike also announced plans for a Civil Service Care Programme, which would provide free health insurance coverage for civil servants, arguing that access to quality healthcare should be a right and not a privilege reserved for the wealthy.
He maintained that the welfare of workers must be central to any serious development agenda, warning that neglecting the civil service weakens the capacity of government to deliver meaningful progress.
On pensioners, he promised a dedicated intervention scheme tagged “PensionPlus,” aimed at clearing outstanding arrears and ensuring retirees receive free healthcare support after years of service to the state.
Anosike further argued that Abia’s current economic situation is not due to lack of funds but inefficient governance, insisting that proper fiscal discipline and prioritisation would unlock the resources needed for sustainable development.
He explained that his administration would adopt a “people-first” approach, where human welfare would be treated as equally important as infrastructure development, rather than being sacrificed for it.
“We will not build infrastructure at the expense of human lives. Government exists for the people, and development must first improve the quality of life of citizens before anything else,” he said.
The PDP candidate also expressed concern over the hardship faced by civil servants and pensioners, pledging that his administration would restore dignity to public service through prompt payments and improved welfare systems.
He disclosed plans to establish a modern Abia Civil Service College to enhance training, leadership development, and administrative efficiency within the public sector.
Anosike added that a reformed and well-motivated civil service would be central to achieving transparency, accountability, and effective policy implementation under his leadership.
He concluded by assuring workers and pensioners that his administration would usher in a new era of dignity, welfare, and justice for the people of Abia State.
