As a result of the emergence of Hon. Chuks Edward Okonya as the governorship candidate of the All Grand Alliance Party, AGAP, many politicians in Imo State have besieged the party secretariat to struggle to be nominated as his running mate.
Nigeria Newspoint gathered that given the pedigree of honesty and transparent leadership qualities of Hon. Okonya very many interested politicians have been knocking at the door of the party secretariat with the aim to be the Deputy Governor of the candidate.
Speaking to our reporter under the condition of anonymity, a politician posited that with the squabbles and confusion in the other political parties such as APGA, APC and PDP, the AGAP has become a beautiful bride which many feel could spring worthy surprise, come 2019.
There are many who believe that Hon. Okonya has the quantum of experience to govern Imo State based on his track record.
The Deputy governorship jostling, it was further gathered has drawn politicians to the private home of the AGAP guber candidate as well as the party office in Owerri.