The immediate past Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, Engr Charles Ugwu, has described allegation by the Acting Chairman of the party in the state, Chidi Dike, that he is in possession of some of the party’s properties, as not only unfounded, but a ridiculous, laughable and mischievous way of undermining his integrity to seek cheap popularity. He maintained that he is not in possession of any single property that belongs to the party.
He said, “My attention has been drawn to a false and misleading allegation in the public domain that I am in possession of the party’s property. For purpose of clarity, I wish to state that I am not in possession of any single property of the PDP including cars as falsely alleged”.
He enumerated his achievements and how he transformed the party in the state as the chairman. According to him “I resigned my membership and position as the chairman of the party on 30th April 2024 and handed over the office key to the then party secretary. When I assumed office as the state chairman on 20th August 2020, I inherited no facility whatsoever. There were no office furniture, equipment, stationary or viable infrastructure. With the help of my competent team, we changed the face of the party office. The little improvements in the office were financed through funds donated by me and contributed by the party leader He Emeka Ihedioha and other patriotic stakeholders. We were able to install solar lights in the compound, purchased a 62kvA brand new diesel generator, photocopying machines, office equipment, repainted and remodeled the state meeting halls, installed canopy and other improvements in the party compound”.
Engr Ugwuh also highlighted how he worked for the development of the party. “Based on the stringent appeals from the state leaders and major stakeholders of Imo PDP, I accepted to serve as Chairman. I rebuilt and held the party together in unity and stability by re-establishing the party’s structures and offices from ward to state levels for optimal performance. I served meritoriously as the state chairman of the party without any blemish and brought some innovations and transformation in the working mechanisms of the party”.
The former Minister of Commerce and Industry said those accusing him of being in possession of some of the party’s property are only engaging in a mere negative profiling against his person.
It would be recalled that recently, there were reports in the social media that the PDP Acting chairman in the state Mr Chidi Dike accused the former party chairman Engr Charles Ugwuh of being in possession of the party’s vehicle”.
