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The member representing Ideato Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State will crumble the day he decides to leave the party.
Speaking at a press conference in Owerri on Thursday, Ugochinyere, who is the only PDP National Assembly member from the state, accused some party leaders, led by the embattled National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, of unfairly targeting him.
“I have a structure that has a member in every family in Ideato Federal Constituency. I won my election while in exile. If there’s anyone that should be begged, it is me. If I pull my structure today, PDP will collapse. I’m not boasting about it,” he said.
He warned that if the alleged maltreatment persists, he may be left with no option but to exit the party.
Ugochinyere also took a swipe at Senator Anyanwu’s 2023 governorship bid, describing it as the worst performance ever for the PDP in the state.
He further stated, “Have we been treated fairly? No. Are we worried about them? No. Are we going to move? Yes, if they don’t treat us fairly.”
The lawmaker expressed concern over worsening insecurity in Imo, citing recent killings in Arondizuogu, where about 26 persons were murdered.
He called on the state government to empower local vigilante groups to tackle the crisis.
Ugochinyere said he had donated ₦5 million and was mobilising friends to support bereaved families.
He added, “Security and protection of lives is the primary responsibility of government. By now, I expected that the state governor would have visited Ideato. We expected relief materials by now. You don’t need to like my face before you show leadership.”
Ugochinyere further raised the alarm over gully erosion ravaging several communities in Ideato North and South, including Urualla, where the World Bank has withdrawn from intervention works, as well as Umueshi, Amanato, Osina, and Umuobom.
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