. As party holds Congress
By Valentine Amanze
The Imo State immediate past governor, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, CON, has reassured that the People Democratic Party (PDP) remained the choice of the Imo indigenes.
In a statement by his media aide, Chibuike Onyeukwu, the former governor
also assured that the party would win subsequent elections in the state.
At the Nwankwo Kanu Sports Centre, venue of the party’s State Congress, Chief Ihedioha said that the PDP was the only political with massive followership and acceptance across the state.
His words: “PDP will remain the party of the people in the state. We will win the next elections again and God will be on our side.”
He also pointed out that the people of Imo State were demoralized over the exit of the party from seat of governance.
Ihedioha, who was the former deputy speaker, House of Representatives, maintained that PDP remained the only democratic party not just in Imo but across the country, urging those who left the party to return as the doors of the party remained open to them.
“I m just a member of the PDP and I expect everyone to identify his or her mistakes, retrace their steps because truly the PDP is the only political party we have true and genuine democracy.
“In other political parties, it’s either a one man business or more,” he said.
Ihedioha, however, expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness of the Congress, assuring of a democratic and transparent process that will lead to the emergence of a new leadership for the party.
He urged incoming State Executive of the party to stay focused, reminding them of the onerous task ahead to lead the party to subsequent electoral victories.
“When they emerge, I will advise them to be refocused and realize that Imo is a PDP State. They should know that our party is truly a People’s Democratic Party, and we shall always continue to lead by example”.
On his return to the state which has been hailed by majority of Imolites who came out in large numbers to receive him, the former governor said that he was overjoyed and greatly enamored by the show of love exhibited towards him by the people.
“I must say I was overjoyed by the show of love and affection shown to me by the people of the state.
“I urge our people to remain faithful in God. I believe at the appointed time, God’s Will, will prevail,” he assured.
The Congress was attended by the party’s members of the National and State Assemblies, key stakeholders, leaders, officers and delegates from the 305 Wards in the state.
