A seasoned politician and entrepreneur, Evangelist Myke Ikoku has obtained Nomination and Expression of Interest Form of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to vie for Orlu Senatorial Seat.
He obtained the forms at the PDP National Headquarters in Abuja.
The owner of All Seasons Hotel, Owerri now joins Governor Rochas Okorocha of the All Progressive Congress, APC in the race for Orlu Senate seat.
Having obtained the Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms, Ikoku expressed confidence and hope that he will emerge the PDP candidate for Orlu Senatorial Seat and eventually win the Senatorial election in 2019.
He said his desire to run for the Senatorial Seat is driven by his genuine desire to give the zone sincere and effective representation which has been lacking in the zone for many years.
Ikoku said the time has come for Orlu zone to have its best as it’s Senator pointing out among those scrambling for the Senatorial Seat he is the most prepared to represent them in 2019.
He stated that the people of Orlu zone need a Senator who understands the zone vowing that through the act of legislation,he will ensure that the zone get the much needed dividends of democracy.
He said having excelled in the economic sector by setting up businesses in the State and beyond that has employed over 5,000 Imo indigenes, he has the ability to ensure that Orlu zone gets a Senator who have the interest of the people at heart and who will meet their expectations and desires.
Evangelist Ikoku is an astute politician having vied for the House of Reps seat to represent Nwangele/ Nkwerre/Isu/Njaba federal Constituency in 2015 on the platform of the PDP.