Imo Labour Party State Working Committee (SWC) sensitization tour in Ahiazu Mbaise and Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency on October 30, 2024 was monumental courtesy of the acting State Woman Leader, Mrs. Princess Oleka-Chinedu who made an excellent mark by transforming a routine Imo LP SWC Working Visit into an electrifying fiesta.
Her innovative approach brought together about 10 cultural troupes, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Mbaise nation where she hails from. This was strategic as many indigenes of the area, trooped out to participate in the Labour Party tour, leading to some people’s public declaration of joining the party immediately.
The Chairman of the Party in the state, Barr. Calistus Ihejiagwa utilized that remarkable opportunity to reaffirm the party’s Unity, Peace and Strength under the leadership of Barr. Julius Abure.
He dispelled rumors of division or crisis within the party, reassuring the party faithfuls and intending members that Peter Obi remains the Presidential candidate and leader of the party, with Barr. Julius Abure as National Chairman and himself as State Chairman.
He revealed that as a social democratic party, the Labour Party aims to promote social justice, progress and unity which are built on the ideology of social democracy. He emphasized on the party’s principles of fairness, accountability, transparency and due process, stating that the labour party will reposition the political trajectory of the nation in no distant time.
Ihejiagwa reinstated the party’s commitment to unity and progress, adding that the remarkable event in Ahiazu Mbaise and Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency is the beginning of greater things to come. He assured the mammoth crowd of the party’s capacity and preparedness to clinch power at the state and federal level come 2027.
He extolled the State Woman Leader for her exceptional leadership capacity which he said has been proven in no small measure since she took up the position of the woman leader. He encouraged her to remain steadfast and unwavering in her dedication to duty, assuring her of enormous rewards.
Ihejiagwa charged every party member to invest their time, resources and Ideas to ensure the sustainable development of the party especially at the grassroot level, reminding them that whatever they sow now to ensure the growth of the party, they must reap bountifully in few years coming.
The Woman Leader, Mrs Princess Oleka-Chinedu while addressing the crowd, admonished the women to become assets to the party, stressing that women have a place in politics, hence must utilize the power they wield to contribute to the sociopolitical development of the nation.
