The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has declared that the Okigwe Zone (Imo North Senatorial District) must elect a bold and independent leader rather than a political “house boy” in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a high-level PDP stakeholders’ meeting held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the PDP Zonal Secretariat and Event Centre in Anara, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area, Anyanwu emphasized that the electorate in Imo North must reject candidates who serve external godfather interests over the socio-economic development of the district.
The event was hosted and co-convened by the PDP Okigwe Zonal Chairman, Hon. Chukwuma Ugbaja. Addressing party elders, youth leaders, delegates, and prospective candidates drawn from the six local government areas of Imo North—Okigwe, Isiala Mbano, Ehime Mbano, Obowo, Ihitte/Uboma, and Onuimo—Senator Anyanwu cautioned the zone against repeating past electoral mistakes.
”Okigwe Zone is at a critical political crossroads ahead of 2027. What our people need in the Senate is a vibrant, courageous, and principled representative who will fight for human capital development and infrastructure, not a political ‘house boy’ who sits in Abuja to take orders from party barons at the expense of his constituency,” Anyanwu said.
He added that effective legislative representation requires lawmakers who can command respect in the National Assembly, lobby for major federal projects, and hold executive authorities accountable. Confirming the party’s official position following the gathering, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, issued a statement reinforcing the call for a transparent, grassroots-driven candidate selection process.
Ologunagba reaffirmed that the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) will guarantee free, fair, and credible primary elections in Imo North, warning that handpicked candidates will no longer be tolerated.
Echoing these sentiments, Hon. Chukwuma Ugbaja commended Senator Anyanwu for his steadfast leadership and urged party faithful across all six local government areas to unite behind candidates boasting proven track records of integrity and public service.
The meeting concluded with Okigwe PDP stakeholders unanimously passing a vote of confidence in Senator Anyanwu’s leadership, pledging complete commitment to reclaiming the Imo North senatorial seat come 2027.
