A Coalition of Imo women groups comprising Market women, women civil servants, women religious groups, Ndom Aladinma and other women groups under the aegis of NDOM IMO ORGANISATION has called on the popular Mbaitoli-born Media personality and Activist, Mazi Chinonso Uba popularly known as Nonsonkwa to declare interest in the 2027 Guber contest to change face of hardship and poverty in Imo state.
In a communique issued recently at the end of their Easter retreat in Owerri, the group led by Ezinne Ujunwa Orjiako from Orlu, noted that Nonsonkwa has been the only voice defending women in Imo State and fighting for their sons and daughters against police brutality, extra judicial killings and organ harvesters .
Ezinne Orjiako further stated that over the years, Nonsonkwa has stood out as a Warrior of Justice and Truth and such a person is worthy to lead Imo as Governor.
” Nonsonkwa is a true Igbo son whose kindness is unmatched. He cries when we cry, he defends us even to his own detriment. He fights for everyone. He doesn’t take it easy when someone is being maltreated. He gives his all to protect Imo people especially the poor.’ She said.
According to the Leader of NDI NDOM IMO COALITION, Nonsonkwa’s declaration will change the dull political atmosphere of the state because Imo people would be ready to actively participate in the 2027 electoral process for the ‘Right’ person has declared interest.
The Groups represented by various women groups :leaders of Praying Women Forum (PWF), Orlu Women For Intergrity Group(OWIG), Association of Imo Market Women (AIMW), Imo First Daughters in Diaspora ( IFDD) and Goldly Women in Politics(GWIP) , added there voices to the call and vowed to Stand with Nonsonkwa whom they described as ‘Di Ndom’ ( Husband to all Women) because of the way he defends families and uses his position as an Activist to Unite families and save the widows.
“We Trust You, That is why We want You” they summed up.
In addition, Mrs Janet Ukawuilu extolled the worthy qualities of Nonsonkwa as a Defender of the people whose activities have saved thousands and whose daily informative and educative programmes on Radio and the Social Media have become a toast for every family in Imo and beyond.
Mrs Ukawuilu stated that Nonsonkwa doesn’t need millions to win the guber election, all he needs is to declare interest and see how Imo Women will fight for him.
” Nonsonkwa has been fighting for us; Women, Now we will fight for him” she said.
The retreat which ended with a Vote for the Call for Nonsonkwa to Declare, saw all women groups present affirming and supporting the motion urging Nonsonkwa to Declare.
When our Reporter called Nonsonkwa for his reaction, he said he has nothing to say for now.
” Nwunne, this is a huge surprise to me. I thank God, some people appreciate my doggedness for justice and truth in Imo State and Ala Igbo. It’s a call for me to defend the poor and I will not Stop!
But for running for Governor, Nwunne I don’t know what to say for now”,he stated.
Some told our reporter in the interview that Nonsonkwa’s declaration will be the Game Changer and might awaken the spirit of those already on the streets for 2027.