■Demands total loyalty, support for Uzodimma
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Secretary to the Government of Imo State (SGI),Chief Chris Okewulonu, has reminded political leaders, stakeholders and the people of Obowo local government area, that “anything less than one hundred percent loyalty and support for Governor Hope Uzodimma is not acceptable.” He pointed out that the governor “has positively changed the narratives in the State through his spectacular performances in all facets of administration,” noting that “today the governor has made Imo the cynosure of all eyes and positioned her as one of the fastest growing economies globally.”
Chief Okewulonu stated this over the weekend during a well attended inauguration of the newly elected wards and local government executives of the APC in Obowo at the local government headquarters, Otoko. He posited that Obowo is 3R compliant, emphasizing the need for the people to remain steadfast and part of the visionary and purposeful leadership of the governor.
He admonished the inaugurated party executives to regard their emergence as a call to service, stressing that as “apostles of the 3R administration, the success of the party in Obowo depends largely on their ability to uphold the principles of unity, discipline and inclusiveness. “The eye-popping achievements of the 3R vision of our governor can only be sustained when party leaders like you at the grassroots work selflessly and carry every member along irrespective of personal differences. The party’s interest must always come first. You should avoid any form of divisiveness or unnecessary rancour. United,you will succeed,but divided,you will fail in your expected duties to the party,” he cautioned.
The legal luminary further told all APC faithful in Obowo that the opposition in Imo has been crippled because of Governor Uzodimma’s unprecedented accomplishments, which he said many critics hitherto thought were impossible. “I can boldly tell you all that the governor’s amazing performance has crippled the opposition. They have been made mere paper tigers because of our governor’s resilience, populist and selfless style of leadership, and devotion to probity and accountability. I,therefore, urge all of you to emulate his exemplary leadership style if you want to excel. Obowo people can not accept anything less than success. We must preach His Excellency’s good works down to our various families and villages in order to keep the people abreast of his genuine commitment to providing good governance,” Okewulonu reiterated.
He assured the party executives of his unrelenting support and that of all leaders stakeholders in Obowo, pointing out that the task of sustaining the party is a collective responsibility. He opined that APC’s popularity in Nigeria is a testament to Nigerians’ acceptance and confidence in the party, stressing that the party’s future is bright.
The former Secretary to the Government of Imo State, to ensure a smooth and seamless operation of the party’s executives in Obowo, doled out two million naira as take-off grant. He said that the gesture aims to strengthen the party’s structure and empower the leadership to function effectively devoid of any inhibitions.
Some of the prominent leaders at the all-inclusive meeting included : the APC Chairman of Obowo LGA,Hon Anthony Osuagwu,Chief Longers Anyanwu(former Commissioner for Agriculture ), and Hon(Barr)Obioma Ehirim(Chairman, Obowo Local Government Council).Others were the former Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Kennedy Ibeh, Hon Patience Mbakwe Hon Chidi Nwoko ,Chief Francis Ihechere,Hon Jasper Chukwuemeka(former TC Chairman of Obowo),amongst others.
