PDP Flags Off Imo North Campaign, Anyanwu Expresses Confidence Ahead of 2027

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally commenced its campaign for the Imo North Senatorial District, also known as Okigwe Zone, with the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, expressing confidence in its prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The campaign flag-off, held on Sunday, also featured the presentation of party flags to the PDP candidates contesting various legislative positions in the district.

The candidates include the party’s senatorial candidate, Chief Mike Ejiogu, and its House of Representatives candidates, Ikenna Emeruem for Okigwe South and Chief Chris Onye for Okigwe North.

Addressing party supporters, Anyanwu, who also leads the PDP in the South-East, described Okigwe Zone as a strong political base for the party, regardless of the outcome of the 2027 elections.

He urged residents to turn out in large numbers for the PDP, describing its candidates as a formidable team with the experience and credentials to represent the district.

Anyanwu said the candidates had the capacity to bring the desired changes to the zone, presenting them as capable of addressing its development challenges.

Ejiogu, in his address, said his ambition was driven by a desire to use legislative representation to improve living conditions across Okigwe Zone.

He identified job creation, infrastructure development, human capital investment and welfare support for vulnerable households as key areas of focus.

The senatorial candidate expressed concern over the levels of hunger, poverty and deprivation in the area, promising to work towards ensuring that opportunities and government interventions reach communities at the grassroots.

Ejiogu, a real estate developer, industrialist and philanthropist, also said his election would enable him to expand his existing community development activities, including youth and women empowerment, support for vulnerable families and mentorship programmes.

Emeruem, the PDP candidate for Okigwe South Federal Constituency, expressed confidence in the party’s chances, saying he was motivated by a desire to serve the people.

He urged residents to support his candidacy and the party in the forthcoming elections.

Onye, who is contesting for Okigwe North Federal Constituency, promised accessible and responsive representation, saying he was prepared to provide what he described as a better standard of service to constituents.

Candidates contesting seats in the Imo State House of Assembly also participated in the campaign flag-off. They include Uchenna Anyanwu for Ehime Mbano, Chinonyerem Ajaelu for Ihitte-Uboma, Godson Anyaeze for Obowo, Chima Iwundu for Isiala Mbano, Jude Obidiaku for Onuimo and Anayo Offor for Okigwe.

The presentation of party flags to the candidates by Senator Anyanwu was a major highlight of the event.

Party officials and political leaders from the national, South-East zonal and Imo State structures attended the gathering.

Those present included PDP National Youth Leader, Bala Aboki; Imo West senatorial candidate, Jones Onyereri; Imo East senatorial candidate, Eze Madumere; South-East Zonal Secretary, Mike Ahumibe; and Imo State Chairman, Austine Nwachukwu.

Other attendees included South-East Zonal Ex-Officio member, Esther Aguwamba; state Secretary, Gerry Ogoko; state Auditor, Damian Ogu; Owerri Zonal Vice Chairman, Geoffrey Ihentuge; state Financial Secretary, Osondu; and state Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiaku.

The state Youth Leader, Eburuaja Ndubueze; Organising Secretary, Felix Nwosu; Woman Leader, Edith Nwachi; and Okigwe Zonal Vice Chairman and Campaign Council Chairman, Emeka Ubenwunne, were also present.

The flag-off marks the beginning of the PDP’s campaign activities in Okigwe Zone as its candidates seek legislative seats in the 2027 general elections.