Dipo Olowookere
No fewer than 10,000 anxious voters are expected to receive the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Imo State, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, as he visits Oguta Local Government Area on Friday.
Confirming the development, Oguta-born Deputy Governorship candidate of the PDP in Imo State, Mr Gerald Irona, described the visit as a “triumphant entry” to the local government.
Mr Irona, who is also a former member of the House of Representatives representing Ohaji/Egbema/Oguta/Oru West Federal Constituency, expressed confidence that the PDP will coast to victory in the forthcoming elections.
“Yes! I can confirm to you that the campaign train of Chukwuemeka Nkem Ihedioha will hit Oguta Local Government Area on Friday, February 1, 2019.
“The visit can best be likened to a triumphant entry, as Oguta LGA is PDP. You can be sure that no fewer than 10,000 persons will be on ground to receive the PDP delegation.
“Our incoming Governor, Ihedioha, is coming to interact with people of the LGA. He wants to discuss with our people on how best to make life more meaningful for the people. Oguta is PDP.
“We love Hon. Ihedioha. He is a listening leader. He is visionary. He is courageous and has capacity to implement the blueprint to take Imo to the promised land,” he said.
ighlights of the visit shall include: boundary reception, meeting with traditional rulers, town hall meeting at Oguta Civic Center, campaign rally at Trinity High School, Oguta, special traditional dances, among others.
It would be recalled that the choice of Mr Gerald Irona as the PDP deputy governorship candidate in Imo was greeted with excitement from many parts of the state, particularly, Orlu Senatorial zone of the state.
