Take Imo APC to Grassroots, Ebere Charges Supporters
Faithfuls of the Imo State All Progressives Congress, APC, have been advised to endeavour to move the party to the grassroots in order to gain more members.
State Chairman of the party, Mr. McDonald Ebere, said this while addressing people of Owerri Zone during their Strategic Leadership Meeting, which held at the party's Secretariat, Thursday.
Enwere, who thanked members of the party for attending the meeting, noted that Owerri gave the Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, a great support during his campaign to become number one citizen of the state.
He revealed that among the zones in the state, Owerri has many State and Federal Constituency aspirants and others who have declared interest to vie for various seats.
"We have Deputy Governor who hails from Owerri Zone. Let us continue to support our Governor,Sen. Hope Uzodimma who has performed excellent. Let us open the doors for people to join our party," he pleaded.
The State party Chairman further urged them to take the party to the grassroots and ensure they win hearts of people from other parties into joining the All Progressives Congress, APC.
He advised aspirants to see the excise as a sportsmanship, enjoining them to show example to other zones in the State.
Speaking at the ceremony, Imo Deputy Governor, Prof. Placid Njoku, said he was delighted to be in the midst of Owerri Zone, adding it has all it takes to be in the pivot of leadership of the State.
He said that Governor Hope Uzodimma had a lot of respect for Owerri Zone and that he has done a lot for people of the area whom he said, have shown appreciation.
"We should not make mistake about registration and collection of our Permanent Voter's Cards, PVC's. Let us go and ensure we are registered.This is the time to work hard ", Deputy Governor advised.
He expressed a strong conviction that Owerri zone shall continue to be stronger and united as the 2023 general election is fast approaching.
Speaking, The Owerri zone APC Chairman, Chief Justus Ogu, explained, that the forthcoming election is the only window and door towards changing bad narratives in the political system.
He urged people of the state to ensure they mobilize for support of the All Progressives Congress to ensure the party wins election come 2023.
" Governor Uzodimma is a leader who has achieved a lot in the state since his assumption of office".
According to him, in the areas of security, infrastructural and capacity developments, the Governor deserves a vote of confidence.
He appealed to the present administration to give them a zonal office for their political activities, adding that they would be grateful if their request is granted pledging that the APC would be lifted to greater heights.
The ceremony attracted members of the Imo State House of Assembly from Owerri Zone, aspirants, electected officers, Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairmen and other political appointees.