A socio-political group in Ikeduru LGA, Oganihu Ikeduru, has endorsed one of the aspirants for the Ikeduru State Constituency in the Imo House of Assembly, Architect Edmund Ohiri, assuring him of their total support if he emreges the candidate of his political party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance
Speaking at an interactive meeting in his Eziama Ikeduru community, the leader of Oganihu Ikeduru, Nze Cosmos Ozor expressed happiness that a core professional who knows the challenges of his people is coming out to represent the people of Ikeduru in 2019.
He described Arc. Ohiri as a youth filled with developmental passion and greater vision to uplift his Ikeduru people, saying with the people like Edmund Ohiri in the state House of Assembly, the people of the area would have an effective representative.
Nze Ozor assured the aspirant that if he eventually scales through the primary hurdles of his party and emerges the flag bearer, the Oganihu Ikeduru would assist in aggressive mobilization of the people of the area for his success and urged the APGA delegates to give their votes to Arc. Ohiri if the party wants to win Ikeduru in 2019.
Responding, Hon. Edmund said his aspiration to represent Ikeduru LGA was meant to give the youths, women, the less privileged and the voiceless hope and better empowerment.
He said as a young man who stands for integrity, justice, equity and fair play, he would explore every governmental and non-governmental organisations to uplift the people of the constituency a sense of belonging they have never had for so long.
Hon. Edmund also thanked the Union for finding time to be with him and also finding him worthy of such solidarity and endorsement, assuring them of always standing on the truth and what is right.
He added that his approach to politics is not the do or die one but, that heaven has spoken that it is time to do the right thing.
He called on all to support him in this struggle to take Ikeduru to the next level without fear or favor. He made it clear that his choice of APGA as his platform is to buttress his identity as a proud Igbo man who will never betray his origin.
Arc. Ohiri used the opportunity to call on all to be united and continue to reach out to to friends, well wishers and families in order to realise the mandate.
The Eziama, Ikeduru LGA-born technocrat said he is the most qualified and the youngest amongst all other aspirants for the seat and made it clear that he is that youth with the 21st Century compliance vision to liberate the people of Ikeduru from the analogue to digital pedestal.
He added that he is that youth who has brought lots of youth developmental programs to Ikeduru and, that he will stop at nothing in making Ikeduru a place of reference amongst other constituencies of the State after his victory in 2019 and called on all to stand firm, focused and resolute in their different areas of assignment.
Arc. Ohiri describedhimself as a good product without dent and, going by pedigree and antecedents, his victory is unstoppable. He therefore challenged all to market him as a brand. Hon. Edmund called on the community leaders amongst them to sensitize and educate our people about the ongoing INEC registration and, that every eligible Voter should go get his or her PVC. Hon Edmund reminded all that 2019 is for the youths, He thanked the Union for finding time to interact and discuss with him on the way forward.