The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially commenced its campaign for the 2027 general elections in Imo North Senatorial District, popularly known as Okigwe Zone, with the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, expressing confidence in the party’s chances of securing victory in the area.
The campaign flag off, held last Sunday, also witnessed the endorsement of the party’s candidates for the senatorial and House of Representatives seats, alongside candidates contesting for various constituencies in the Imo State House of Assembly.
Addressing party supporters at the event, Anyanwu, who also serves as the PDP leader in the Southeast, described Okigwe Zone as a favourable political ground for the party, expressing optimism about its electoral prospects ahead of the 2027 elections.
He urged residents to rally behind the party’s candidates, identifying the senatorial candidate, Chief Mike Ejiogu, and the House of Representatives candidates, Ikenna Emeruem for Okigwe South and Chief Chris Onye for Okigwe North, as capable of delivering effective representation.
Anyanwu maintained that the candidates possessed the experience and credentials required to bring meaningful development to the zone.
In his address, Ejiogu said his ambition was driven by the desire to transform Okigwe Zone through effective legislation, with priorities centred on job creation, infrastructure development, human capital advancement and welfare support for vulnerable households.
He expressed concern over the prevailing challenges of hunger, poverty and deprivation in the area, promising to ensure that government opportunities and development initiatives reach communities at the grassroots.
The senatorial candidate, who is a real estate developer, industrialist and philanthropist, also pledged to strengthen his existing community development efforts through youth and women empowerment programmes, support for vulnerable families and mentorship initiatives.
Similarly, the PDP candidate for Okigwe South Federal Constituency, Ikenna Emeruem, expressed confidence in the party’s ability to win the forthcoming elections, describing his aspiration as a commitment to public service.
He called on constituents to support his candidacy and the PDP, insisting that the party remained well positioned to secure victory across the zone.
For Okigwe North Federal Constituency, Chief Chris Onye promised accessible and responsive representation, assuring constituents that their concerns and developmental needs would receive adequate attention if elected.
The campaign also featured the formal presentation of party flags to the candidates by Anyanwu, symbolising the official commencement of their electoral campaigns.
Candidates for the Imo State House of Assembly who participated in the flag-off included Hon. Uchenna Anyanwu for Ehime Mbano, Chinonyerem Ajaelu for Ihitte-Uboma, Hon. Godson Anyaeze for Obowo, Hon. Chima Iwundu for Isiala Mbano, Hon. Jude Obidiaku for Onuimo and Hon. Anayo Offor for Okigwe.
Several PDP leaders across the national, Southeast zonal and Imo State structures attended the event, including the party’s National Youth Leader, Bala Aboki; Imo West senatorial candidate, Rt. Hon. Jones Onyereri; Imo East senatorial candidate, Prince Eze Madumere; Southeast Zonal Secretary, Hon. Mike Ahumibe; and Imo State Chairman, Hon. Austine Nwachukwu.
Other party officials and stakeholders present included the Southeast Zonal Ex-Officio, Mrs. Esther Aguwamba; State Secretary, Gerry Ogoko; State Auditor, Hon. Damian Ogu; and the State Vice Chairman for Okigwe Zone and Chairman of the Campaign Council, Hon. Emeka Ubenwunne, alongside other party executives.
Written by Enitan Mudashiru
