The governorship hopeful for the November 11, 2023 Gubernatorial election in Imo state , Senator Athan Nneji Achonu has assured Imolites of restoration of Local Government autonomy if elected into office.
Speaking on Tuesday at Owerri zonal rally of his party, Senator Achonu urged Imolites to hold him on his electoral promises and support him to take back Imo state for the development of the State.
Senator Anthan Achonu is the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Imo state and on several occasions has presented his intensions to take back Imo to its former part of greatness.
According to Senator Achonu, the wanton destruction of properties and massacre of innocent citizens of the State as a result of insecurity calls for a new type of leadership which he offers to provide.
He explained that his priority within the first 100 days in office will be to restore the Local Government autonomy, provision of adequate security to give hope to the Imolites as well as electricity provision to enhance productivity and upgrading the Imo Airport to its International cargo status to meet the industrialization needs of the state.
He assured Imolites that there will be no more blood shed and thugry as the state is sensitized for free and fair election.
Senator Athan hinted that confronting the myriad of challenges Imolites face, requires honest, bold and courageous leadership committed to the people’s welfare and overriding interest, adding that this is his resolve and stand.
He urged Imolites to come out in their large numbers and vote for him next Saturday November 11, 2023.
Earlier, the Presidential candidate for Labour Party in the last general election, Mr. Peter Obi has urged Imolites to vote for Senator Achonu to inherit the Labour Party’s vision which is the welfare of the citizens.
He drew reference to Abia State where Labour Party is ruling, pointing out that Imo State under Senator Achonu will be leadership committed to their security, welfare and infrastructural development.
Also speaking, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti told Imolites to stand bold and courageous to vote and defend their votes for Sen. Achonu of the Labour Party.
He solicited their support for the party to bring welfare development to their door steps.