"Elect Imo-Based Leaders for State Progress". Imo bizman

 

The people of Imo State have been urged to elect only candidates who are based in the state, in order to address the numerous challenges facing the community.

Mr. Eziefule Opara, a business technocrat, made this appeal during a conversation with journalists in the state. 

Opara pointed out that many of the current elected officials in Imo are returnees from outside the state, lacking a deep understanding of local dynamics and the specific issues that need to be tackled.

As the All Progressive Grand Alliance candidate for the Ngor Okpala state constituency in the 2023 elections, Opara emphasized that Imo State has lagged behind due to the prevalence of candidates who do not reside in the area.

"The predicament we face is a collective responsibility," Opara remarked. "It's time for us to reflect on whether we’ve truly participated in shaping our democratic landscape."

He expressed concern that non-resident individuals are dominating various political roles, from community leaders to local government chairmen, members of the House of Assembly, House of Representatives, and even the governorship.

Opara noted the pattern of leadership: "Chief Achike Udenwa came from Port Harcourt, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim from Lagos, Senator Rochas Okorocha from Jos, and Senator Hope Uzodimma from Abuja."