The Action Peoples Party (APP) inaugurated local government and ward executive committees for Ideato North and Ideato South on Saturday. The event, held in Akokwa, covered 14 wards in Ideato North and 13 in Ideato South. Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, representing the Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency, declared APP the leading opposition party in Imo State. He cited two House of Representatives seats held by APP compared to the ruling APC's eight. Ugochinyere described the party's growth as a "courageous achievement" just weeks after its formation in the state. He pledged to "aggressively" challenge the APC and mobilise grassroots support ahead of upcoming elections.
Ugochinyere noted ongoing constituency projects, including water boreholes, transformer installations, and health centre renovations in Osina, nearing completion despite funding gaps. He announced plans for a month-long project inauguration to showcase achievements. Party flags were handed to new executives, with Ugochinyere urging expansion of polling unit structures. "The fate of this party is now in your hands," he said. National Leader Sylvester Duruaku demanded "absolute" discipline from officials. He tasked them with securing victory in all seats and warned against disunity.
Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere claims APP is the leading opposition in Imo despite holding only two federal seats. The party's push for dominance relies on grassroots mobilisation, not electoral presence. Yet Ugochinyere's focus on showcasing boreholes and transformers as achievements suggests infrastructure delivery is being framed as political progress. For residents of Ideato North and South, the real test will be whether party promises translate into tangible change.
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