Municipal election

Okechukwu launches Prince George City Council campaign

Sep 9, 2026 | 3:29 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — Anthony Okechukwu has officially entered the race for Prince George City Council, saying accountability, affordable housing for seniors and support for local businesses will be the cornerstones of his campaign.

Okechukwu recently completed the nomination process and is now on the ballot for the upcoming municipal election. He said his decision to run was driven by what he sees as a need for stronger financial accountability at City Hall.

“One is accountability of taxpayers’ money,” Okechukwu said. “People are paying high taxes and there’s no accountability on what taxpayers are paying here in the city.”

Another major focus of his campaign is housing affordability, particularly for seniors. Okechukwu said rising housing costs have created challenges for older residents and believes the issue is not receiving enough attention in the community.

“Advocacy for senior housing is one of my key mandates if elected,” he said.

Okechukwu also wants to see greater support and protection for local businesses throughout Prince George. He said businesses play a critical role in the local economy and deserve stronger backing from municipal government.

“I sincerely want to look into support and protection for local businesses, not just within the downtown core, but generally in this city,” he said.

Campaign material released by Okechukwu also highlights youth business empowerment and entrepreneurship as priorities. He says encouraging young entrepreneurs and promoting responsible city budget management would help strengthen the local economy and create opportunities for residents.

Okechukwu notes his campaign will focus on practical solutions aimed at improving accountability, supporting economic growth and addressing affordability challenges facing Prince George residents.