A prominent political leader in Mbaise Nation and billionaire, Hon. Emma Njoku, PhD, popularly known as “Dangote Mbaise”, has declared his total and undiluted support for Prince Alex Mbata, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo East Senatorial District, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Njoku made the declaration when Mbata, accompanied by a high-powered delegation of political associates and campaign directors, paid him a condolence visit following the death and funeral of his mother. The delegation was received at Njoku’s palatial residence by Hon. Eddy Obinna, a former member of the Imo State House of Assembly. Mbata expressed heartfelt condolences to Njoku and his family, urging them to draw strength from God, who gives and takes life.
In his response, Njoku appreciated Mbata and his entourage for identifying with him at a difficult moment. He declared his total support for Mbata’s senatorial ambition and called on political stakeholders to embrace the PAM vision for Owerri Zone and work collectively towards its realisation. He also emphasised the need for a stronger political alliance between the Mbaise and Owerri political blocs, describing them as strategic partners whose cooperation would be critical to the political future of the zone.
Responding, Mbata described Njoku as a great son of Owerri Zone and Imo State, expressing confidence that the zone would not be disappointed if he was elected senator. He said Owerri Zone needed purposeful representation and visionary leadership capable of liberating its people from poverty, stressing the importance of rallying behind candidates who could advance the collective interests of the zone. Mbata further described Njoku as a progressive-minded leader and assured him of his continued association with him and other like-minded stakeholders in the collective pursuit of his senatorial ambition and the overall development of Owerri Zone.
Also speaking, Nze Ray Emeana, one of the Directors of the Prince Alex Mbata Senatorial Campaign Organisation, said Njoku and Mbata shared similar political visions and progressive ideals, noting that a robust and mutually beneficial partnership between the two leaders would advance the collective interests of Owerri Zone.
Similarly, Hon. Marcellinus Nlemigbo, a former Imo State APC Chairman, described Njoku as God-sent and declared that Mbata’s emergence as senator would constitute the first major step towards achieving Owerri Zone’s broader political aspirations, including producing the next governor of Imo State. He urged stakeholders to give Mbata massive support, expressing confidence that God would use him to bless and transform the zone.
