The Gubernatorial ambition of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) flagbearer, High Chief Dr Kemdi Chino Opara has received the blessing of the Igbo ancestors through the Ndi Nze na Ozo council.
The group who said they are the sacred representation of the ancestors in human form, gave the Mbieri-born politician their full backing in the governorship race during a meeting on Tuesday.
Speaking at the event, the leader of the group, Nze Kelvin Nwosu said they are eager to form strategic synergy with Dr. Opara, adding that their support will go beyond the election to helping him achieve and implement his electoral manifesto.
The group whose members are drawn from the three geopolitical zones of the state said that Dr. Opara is qualified to be a good Governor and it is the main reason they are supporting.
Nze Nwosu said that good governance is the yearning of the ancestors for Imo people and they believe Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara will deliver it to the people. They also offered to play advisory roles to help Dr. Opara to succeed in governance and industrialization of the State.
Dr. Opara in his response, thanked the Ndi Nze na Ozo Council for believing in him, as well as the endorsement.
The YPP Governorship Candidate assured them that he is running for the people, adding that his government will be inclusive.
He said that 75% of his cabinet members will be youths adding that his five point agenda of restoring peace and security; free education; quality healthcare delivery; massive infrastructural development and ensuring sustainable economic prosperity in the State.
