By DESTINY Isinwa
Ten governorship candidates of various political parties have described the March 9th, 2019 election that produced Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, as free and fair.
The candidates under the aegis of forum of 2019 Governorship candidates of political parties in Imo state, disclosed this while addressing journalists on Tuesday in Owerri.
The candidates are Mazi Excel Nwaneri Ochiama of Fresh Democratic Party, Dr. Chris Mbanefo Ezuma of Alliance for a United Nigeria (AUN), Sir. Bruno Chidiebere Oparaocha of Action Peoples Party (APP), Dr. Edwin Chigozie Uche of Alliance for Democracy (AD), Hon. Chuks Edward Okonya of All Grand Alliance Party (AGAP) and Barr. Okere Kingdom Nnamdi of Reform and Advancement Party (RAP).
Others are Sir. Chibuzor Abanno of Coalition for Change (C4C), Hon. Marvin Igbokwe of NCMP, Amb. Tony Kelvin Obinna of NPM and Hon. Chima Chukwudi who is also the National Vice Chairman of Action Democratic Party (ADP).
The release presented by the spokesman of the group Mazi Excel Nwaneri Ochiama stated that their common ideology is ensuring a better and more prosperous Imo State. They however called on other candidates to join Ihedioha in the mission to rebuild the State.
Members of the group called on the Senator representing Owerri senatorial district Sen. Samuel Anyanwu who contested for Imo PDP Governorship ticket, to desist from engaging in actions that tend to cast his integrity.
“We’re drawn from various political parties but we’re bound by a common ideology of ensuring a better and more prosperous Imo State. We’re stating unequivocally that we endorse the result of the Imo governorship election of 9th March as it’s a bold step towards actualizing this laudable intent.
“At this stage, we’re appealing to all contestants and political parties to join hands with Rt.Hon. Emeka Ihedioha in his mission of rebuilding Imo, to us, the governorship election in Imo State was free, fair and credible, the winner Rt.Hon. Emeka Ihedioha also emerged through a transparent process which conformed with all the constitutional requirements, the electoral act and the INEC guidelines for the 2019 election.
“INEC should therefore be commended for allowing the wish and will of Imo people to prevail. We also commend the security agencies in the State for a job well done. To us, politics is not a do or die affair. Imo needs all hands on deck because of the gargantuan task ahead. All candidates should jettison selfish interests and think of Imo first.
“The forum also implores Senator Samuel Anyanwu to desist from engaging in actions which tend to cast aspersion on his integrity as a person. Reports that he is working in concert with a few persons to undermine the will of Imo people clearly expressed in Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha’s election in indeed unfortunate” the release stated.
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