By Onyeananam Edmund
Indigenes of Isu, Nkwerre, Nwangele and Ikeduru Local Government Areas present during the Zenith labour party sensitization tour, have described Chief Barrister Humphrey Anumudu as a man with unique abilities, capable of transforming Imo State for good.
Concerned Imolites who journeyed to their various popular arena on Thursday to greet Barr Anumudu’s campaign train last week in unison, wondered why the State is doomed to experience hardship when citizens like Barr Anumudu are there to take over the mantle of leadership.
Barr Anumudu who visited the areas after addressing the Association of indigenous Imo Town Unions (AISITU) led by Chief Emeka Diwe at Banquet Hall, Owerri Hotel plaza, Port Harcourt road, Owerri, expressed joy over the warm reception.
Addressing the people of Isu Local Government area, the Deputy Governorship candidate of Zenith Labaour Party, Rt Honourable Okay Dike expressed dismay over excesses of politicians who tempt people with government funds, adding that Barr Anumudu’s resolve, to help the people with his own money portrays transparency, as Barr Anumudu in his speech urged Isu to utilize their finest opportunity in democracy.
Speaking with the revered monarch of Nkwere land, His Royal Highness Eze Barr C.J. Okwara !v, Eshi of Nwkere at his palace, Barr Anumudu narated how he gave Orlu the chance to rule after winning the primaries, adding that the cry of Imo citizens inspired him to run for the seat.
Eze Okwara in his words, reminded party candidates that vying for position is a call to service.
Barr Anumudu while addressing Nkwere indigenes after leading his campaign train to community central school, Owere Nkworji in Nkwere, said “we have seen how Imo is at the moment, people are not happy. To start with, we will give interest free loans for small and medium scale enterprises”.
The tour also featured mega rallies at central school Amaigbo, Nwangele LGA and Akabo High School, Ikeduru with the state chairman of the party, Hon Paschal Ogu, the state woman leader, Mrs Franca Okorie in attendance. Ikeduru citizens also hailed the presence of the Zenith Labour Party National chairman, Chief Barr Dan Nwanyanwu Mni, OFR who stated that Barr Anumudu has no criminal records. He urged Imolites to vote for the dividends of democracy.