The Imo State branch of the Labour Party has requested that Governor Hope Uzodimma create an atmosphere free of violence during the campaign season leading up to the state’s gubernatorial election on November 11.
During the commencement of the 2023 gubernatorial campaigns in the state, Chime Nzeribe, the Director General of the LP governorship candidate’s campaign organization, expressed the party’s commitment to abide by the rules set forth by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Nzeribe emphasized that the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Athan Achonu, was determined to secure victory in the election, highlighting the party’s strong backing from the masses as a potential advantage.
He urged the governor and his team to prioritize discussions on issues affecting the people of the state and its economic well-being throughout the campaign.
Nzeribe said, “We in the Labour Party and Senator Athan Achonu’s campaign Organisation expect a violence-free, issue-based campaign. Our message which has been consistently pro-people will be transmitted to all nooks and crannies of the state.
“In keeping with our belief and our faith and trust in God Almighty, we will start our campaigns with prayer sessions in the various churches across Imo State.
“These prayer sessions would not only be for smooth and violence-free campaigns and elections but for the repose of the souls of the victims of violence in our dear state including civilians and security agents.
“We will also include in our prayer sessions the Labour Party presidential candidate petition at the election petition tribunal, for God to in His infinite mercies direct our judges to uphold justice and do what is right before our laws and God.
“We are very appreciative of the support of our people Imoliites for Senator Athan Achonu and the Labour Party. We solemnly promise our long-suffering and traumatised people that relief is on the way. Relief from this seemingly unending insecurity, fraudulent elections and the creeping economic meltdown and the decay of the basic infrastructure.”
