Stakeholders in Imo State have been urged to ensure that the forthcoming November 11th governorship election in the state is violent-free and credible.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, security agencies, media, electorate and the entire Imo citizens were also advised to resist attempt that may compromise the poll.
The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Sir Tony Ejiogu made the appeal during his campaign tour to Obube community in Owerri North council of the state, weekend.
He said the outcome of the coming election would determine future and survival of the state and impact on the nation at large.
He assured that his administration would run an inclusive government if elected and would give priority to policies and programmes that would guarantee overall development of the state.
The APGA candidate also urged the Obube people especially their leaders to ensure their people participate actively in the coming election, while assuring them that their votes would count in the coming election.
He said, “the discussion to create Imo started in this community (Ngwoma), the late traditional ruler, Eze A.I Onukogu was the Chairman of that Committee, he played a vital role in the creation of Imo State.
“I thought it wise to come back to here and pay homage to you, the founding fathers of our state and as well seek the land’s blessings in my determination to rebuild Imo state for developmental strides”.
“The present Imo is not what the founding fathers had hoped for, hence my desire to right the wrongs.”
“There is a wind of change blowing across this nation. Our people are desirous to sign a new social contract, hence everybody should be bold enough to come out on November 11th to vote and secure their votes.
“I equally call on our security agencies to ensure the safety of all, we want to bring about good governance,” he added.
Responding, the community leaders expressed their confidence on Ejiogu’s capacity of Ejiogu to deliver good governance if elected, adding that they were pleased with his courage to join the race.
Chief Samuel Akujiuobi who spoke on their behalf said the community has lacked government presence and has suffered socioeconomic challenges over time.
He said, “our community has suffered gross neglect by the government, evidenced by the lack of any meaningful public infrastructure in our entire community, despite our strategic and historic significance.”
“We are praying for you to succeed because we know you mean well for our people. We need a progressive-minded leader like you as governor who will create an enabling environment for business to thrive and for the state to prosper.”
