Following his early exit from Anambra 2014 governorship race during screening, of Mr Henry Oseloka Obaze, the Anambra state governor, Mr Peter Obi has now reappointed him the Secretary to the state Government, SSG.
This was confirmed by Mr Obaze in a press statement he released on Thursday, Aug 29,2013. According to him, the reappointment and reabsorbtionto his former office and seat as the Secretary to the state government was seque to his ouster from the governorship race.
He said, “following my 12 August 2013 resignation and subsequent exit from the Anambra governorship race, I have been graciously invited by His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi, CON, to return to the service of Anambra State in my previous capacity as the Secretary to the State Government.
“After extensive personal discussions with Gov. Obi, my family, constituents and friends, I have accepted Gov. Obi’s gracious offer of reappointment, in the belief that I can still bring added value to purposeful governance and service of Anambra people as an advocate for continuity and sustainable good governance. I believe that we are entering the most critical phase of the Peter Obi administration, given the need to consolidate all political, economic and developmental gains, ensure continuity and finish strong by winning the forthcoming gubernatorial elections and facilitating a seamless transition to the next APGA-led government in the state, God willing. Consequently, I shall resume full duties as the Secretary to the State Government after a very brief vacation and family visit, and attending the forthcoming ANSG Executive Retreat in Johannesburg.”
