The All Progressives Congress, APC, Owerri Zone Senatorial candidate, Prince Alex Mbata has assured party stakeholders of victory in the forthcoming elections in 2023.
Mbata made this disclosure at the weekend at his campaign office in Owerri, during an interactive session with party stakeholders, candidates of the party for Federal House of Representatives and House of Assembly in Owerri zone, including LGA Chairmen and Secretaries, Women leaders in the zone, who are part of his campaign structure.
He said he and other candidates of the party in Owerri zone are in a joint venture, stressing that there is need for synergy between all the candidates in the zone, in order for the party to coast home to success in the coming elections. He called on party candidates and members in the zone to brace up ahead of the 2023 general elections.
He also noted that stakeholders, candidates and members of the party must come together and work hard to secure success.
“The next elections will not be easy.We must work hard and I remain hopeful and confident that we will secure victory in the long run” he said.
Former Caretaker Commitee Chairman of Imo APC, Marcellinus Nlemigbo, also expressed optimism of the party to forge ahead as the general elections draw close.
Several speakers at the strategic meeting collaborated with the submission of Prince Mbata, assuring him of support and undiluted commitment to the success of House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates of the party in Owerri zone.
In his remarks,the Majority leader, Imo State House of Assembly, Hon.Kanayo Onyemachi,(Egbe) expressed confidence on the capacity of the party to sail to victory, pointing out that all hands must be on deck to achieve set and targeted objectives of the party.
The APC Owerri Federal Constituency candidate, CDB Williams, in his remarks, noted that the party will soar in the next elections, urging members to brace up for the challenge ahead by coming together.
The Head, Political Bureau and Political Adviser to the Governor of Imo State, Barr Enyinnaya Onuegbu, extolled the qualities of Prince Mbata, whom he described as a rallying point for the party in the zone.
He recalled the numerous humanitarian deeds of Prince Mbata, which stands him out as the candidate to beat in the forthcoming elections, urging the candidates and party members to close ranks for the success of the APC in Owerri zone.
Among top party leaders, stakeholders and members who attended the meeting include former Imo State APC Chairman, Marcellinus Nlemigbo, Federal Commissioner, North East Development Commission, TOE Ekechi, Dr.Henry Njoku (Harritex), former Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Hon Godfrey Dikeocha, Owerri Zone APC Chairman, Justus Ogu, Commissioner for Power and Water Resources in Imo State, Lady Ann Dozie, Chief Chris Ogonus Okoro (Agbara huru gbuo okuko), Chief (Barr) Willie Amadi, Hon Dan Iwuorie, Hon Chima Anozie, Sole Administrators of Owerri Municipal, Hon Christian Nze, his counterpart from Owerri North, Hon Tony Umezuruike, Hon Gas Amadi, Prof Edna Njoku, Hon Innocent Ikpamezie, members of the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon Eddy Obinna, Hon Samuel Otuibe. Others are former member, Imo State House of Assembly, Hon Obinna Egu, Hon Chika Ibekwe, APC Chairmen in Owerri zone, women leaders and other key stakeholders of the party in the zone.