By: AFAM Echi
More assurances of what to expect from the Imo Governor-Elect Rt. Hon EmekaIhedioha have continued to pour in, the latest coming from HonEzekiel Chukwukereaka I know the man.
Chikwukere, a political activist and Computer analyst has assured Imo people that Ihedioha will lead them to the promise land. He made the declaration in an interaction in Owerri with the Daily Nigerian Horn while savouring the joy of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gaining back power in the state.
The former Nwangele Local Government Area chairman eulogised the former speaker for his sterling qualities and described him as a man who does not discriminate in assisting people. He added that the governor-elect is a man who keeps his words and would right the wrongs of the past administration.
In his words, ‘’now I can assure you my brother that Imo people have got a man who will lead them to the Promise land. You will be surprised what Emeka will do for Imo State. He is a man whose word is his bond. He does not make promises which he cannot fulfil. He has promised to recover Imo fully and right the wrongs of the past administration.’’
The PDP chieftain and school proprietor went on to recall the stabilizing role Ihedioha played during the Party’s crisis moment between 2014 and 2015 when a lot of PDP members defected to the All Progressives Congress. Hear him, ‘’Ihedioha was a major factor that made the PDP weather the storm during the Markarfi/Sheriff struggle in which PDP came out unscathed.’’
Fielding question on his role and contributions towards the success of the party it was evident that Chuwukere as a grass root politicians has paid his dues considering the parts he has played in the growth of the party.
‘’I know the man’’ as he is fondly called served as a member of the State Reconciliation Committee, was Chairman Nwangele Local government Reconciliation Committee, during which period he combed all parts of the state reconciling the people to the party. He was also a member of the State Campaign Council touring round the LGA’s.
As a member of the of Road Show Committee, during the campaigns he supplied all the PDP and Nigerian flags used in touring the 27 LGA’s in the state free of charge. When PDP lost in 2011 he served to weld together the ALGON staff so they can remain intact for the party. He was also the OrluZonal Chairman of ALGON
The former Council Chairman also served as a member PDP Trade and Allied Sub Committee of the Campaign Council, Chairman Mobilization and Contact Committee, Nwangele LGA, Chairman Orlu Zone Trade and Allied Matters Sub-Sub Committee during which period he picked all the bills for the vigorous but numerous visits. He did more.
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