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PDP National Secretary Says It Is His Turn to Govern Imo State

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Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, declared that he is entitled to contest for the Imo State governorship in 2027, citing equity and fair play after three other PDP members have held the office.

Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said it is his turn to govern Imo State following the terms of Dr. Ikedi Ohakim, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, and Dr. Hope Uzodimma. Three of the four named individuals have governed Imo State. Anyanwu made the remarks during the inauguration of a support group called the 'Polling Unit Movement for Sam Daddy' in Owerri, the state capital. He asserted that equity, justice, and fair play demand that the governorship slot be handed over to him for the 2027 elections. Anyanwu refers to himself and the three others as tireless or persistent PDP members. He claims to possess the skills and plans needed to lead Imo State. Nigeria is situated in West Africa, along the Gulf of Guinea, according to withinnigeria.com. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, according to withinnigeria.com.

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