Emeka Ihedioha, the former governor of Imo State, has announced his support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Gatekeepers News reports that in a meeting with members of his rebuild Imo movement (RIM) at his residence in Owerri, Ihedioha stated that the ADC will serve as the political platform for him and his supporters moving forward. He departed from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in April of last year and has been without a political affiliation since that time.
“My party, your party, our party is now ADC. That is the way to go. That is the party for all of us,” he said.
Ihedioha urged the leaders of the RIM to mobilise support for ADC across the 305 wards in the state.
“I urge you, as leaders of our rebuild Imo movement (RIM), to go home to your respective chapters, wards, LGAs and zones, and take this gospel to the grassroots, to the people,” he said.
“We are people-oriented. Our strength is the people, the masses. We already have representation in all the booths in the 305 wards in the state, and our structure across the 27 LGAs and three geo-political zones is strong, viable and functional.
“Just go home and invigorate our RIM structure, which is highly effective and superb.”
Ihedioha, who previously served as deputy speaker of the house of representatives, thanked his supporters for their patience while waiting for a new political platform.
“I must thank all of you here and those who are not here for your steadfastness, support and patience,” he said.
“I commend the DG (director general) of our RIM structure for his administrative ingenuity. I appreciate all the state executive members of our structure — the zonal, LGA and ward leaders. You all have been wonderful.
“Equally, I use the state women leader, Lady Ijeoma Domike, in appreciating all our women. I also acknowledge our youths for their diligence and dedication. Together, we shall triumph.”
