Politics
Senator Anyawu picks PDP governorship ticket in Imo State
The National Secretary of the PDP, Senator Samuel Anyawu has emerged as candidate of the party for the November 11 governorship election in Imo State.
Anyawu’s emergence followed the party’s primaries held at the PDP Secretariat on Wednesday in Owerri.
The Chairman of the Panel, Mr Kenneth Okon, said Anyawu, who was elected unopposed by the 915 delegates, polled 802 votes.
Okon, who said 853 delegates were accredited for the exercise, noted that 21 votes were invalid, seven delegates voted No, while 23 delegates abstained from the exercise.
“We were sent here to do only one thing. The errand and mission statement is very clear; to conduct the governorship primaries that will produce a candidate for our great party in Imo, who will win the election.
“Imo PDP is ready to take over power. I congratulate the PDP family for being prepared to take over the mantle of leadership in the state.
“PDP is a peaceful party from inception and has remained so. We want to use Imo to launch the national peace in our great party,” Okon said.
He commended the delegates as well as the security agencies, observers and INEC for their resilience, steadfastness and commitment.
Also speaking, the state chairman of the party, Mr Charles Ugwu said the quest of the Imo PDP to produce a consensus candidate during the primaries, followed the necessary steps required for affirmation.
In his acceptance speech, Anyawu commended the delegates, national and state leaders as well as party faithful for their support.
He said the peaceful conduct of the primaries marked the beginning of the liberation of the state from “oppressive forces”.
Anyawu, who described his candidacy as “divine and a mission to rescue Imo”, said his experience as former chairman, Ikeduru Local Government Area, member of the state and national assemblies prepared him for the task.
He also commended the former governor, Mr Emeka Ihedioha for his sacrifices and decision to step down from the primaries.
“I do not take this privilege and honour for granted. I am further inspired that my emergence is a product of wide consultations and deliberations within our party in line with expressed confidence and trust for me to lead the party.
“My election as the governorship candidate of PDP and the eventual victory at the Nov. 11 governorship election will usher purposeful and development-driven administration in Imo,” he noted.
Anyawu solicited the support of all to achieve the desired success and urged them to remain united in the interest of the party.
-
Niger Delta4 days ago
IYC: 12 Killed, Over 50 Injured as Violence Erupts Over Eastern Zone Election
-
Politics6 days ago
Breaking: APC candidacy threatened as Abuja Court summons Okpebholo for making false statements on oath
-
National4 days ago
NAFDAC Press Statement Against Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministry Incorrect
-
News5 days ago
‘Forgive My Actions’ – Oshiomhole Apologies To Igbinedion
-
Sports6 days ago
UPDATE: World’s Most Monstrous Bodybuilder Dies At 36
-
News6 days ago
Gov. Diri attends burial of Pst. Ngozi Muoka, wife of Lord’s chosen G.O at Mgbidi
-
News4 days ago
Henceforth Any Police Officer Who Involves In Land, Rent And Marital Matters Will Be Sanctioned, Promotion Suspended-PSC
-
News4 days ago
Crisis hits Abiola family over oil asset as other children accuse Kola, Wuraola of fraud