Stakeholders commend Governor’s leadership, embrace unity and inclusion as Share Prosperity Team takes message to grassroots.
Stakeholders in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hope Uzodimma, reaffirming their support for his administration and pledging to work for the success of all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
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The resolution was reached at the Ezinihitte Prosperity Stakeholders Meeting, which brought together traditional rulers, political leaders, community representatives, religious leaders, transport workers, students, market women, artisans and town union executives in a collective demonstration of solidarity with the governor’s administration.
The meeting, which ended with prayers and thanksgiving, underscored the importance of unity, grassroots mobilisation and inclusive leadership in sustaining the gains of the Shared Prosperity administration in Imo State.
Among the traditional rulers in attendance were HRH Eze Uwahiemu of Onicha, HRH Eze Azubine of Obizi and HRH Eze Ernest Agala of Ihitte. Political leaders included Chief Dr Hilary Eke, pioneer APC State Chairman in Imo State, and Chief Perry Opara, Chief Political Adviser to Governor Uzodimma. Other serving and former government officials also attended.
Addressing the gathering, the Ezinihitte Local Government Coordinator of the Prosperity Team, Hon. Prince Ikechukwu Uzondu Unegbu, explained that the meeting was organised to familiarise stakeholders with their appointments and responsibilities, introduce ward coordinators and strengthen cooperation between the team and the people at the grassroots.
The coordinators, dressed in their distinctive white and red uniforms, were formally introduced to the gathering as part of efforts to deepen grassroots engagement and communicate the governor’s development agenda across the local government.
Unegbu highlighted some of the achievements of the Uzodimma administration that have benefited the people of Ezinihitte Mbaise, expressing optimism that additional interventions would be delivered in the coming weeks.
He emphasised the need for stakeholders to work together to ensure that government programmes and policies translate into tangible benefits for the people.
Uzodimma Promises Inclusive Leadership
Chief Perry Opara, the governor’s Chief Political Adviser, urged political leaders and community stakeholders to embrace unity, stressing that cooperation among the various groups was essential to achieving meaningful development.
He assured the people that the Uzodimma administration was committed to ensuring that every community in Ezinihitte Mbaise had a sense of belonging, adding that the governor had expressed his determination to promote inclusiveness and give all parts of the local government a fair opportunity to participate in governance.
Opara called on the stakeholders to set aside divisive tendencies and work collectively in the interest of the local government and Imo State.
Former Imo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC and former LGA Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise, Hon Chief Hilary Ekeh also lauded the gathering, harping on the need for togetherness and unity among the people.
Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, HRH Eze Uwahiemu of Onicha reaffirmed the traditional institution’s support for the state government, assuring that royal fathers would continue to cooperate with the administration in pursuit of its development objectives.
He also called for peace and unity among political leaders and other stakeholders, noting that a harmonious political environment was necessary for the effective implementation of government programmes.
Similarly, Chief Chibututu Ishiguzo urged the people to sustain the spirit of unity demonstrated at the meeting, describing cooperation among political leaders, community representatives and government coordinators as vital to the success of the Shared Prosperity agenda.
Ishiguzo explained that the mobilisation effort in Ezinihitte Mbaise was part of a wider exercise taking place across the 27 local government areas of Imo State to communicate Governor Uzodimma’s vision and strengthen engagement with the people.
He encouraged APC leaders to work in synergy with the Prosperity Team, noting that coordinated efforts would promote stability, strengthen the party and advance the collective interests of the people.
According to him, the success of the initiative depends on the willingness of party leaders, government representatives and community stakeholders to cooperate rather than pursue conflicting interests.
In his remarks, President General of Umunama Autonomous Community, Dr Fabian Chilaka lauded Prince Unegbu , describing him as go-getter.
The PG on behalf of other Presidents General in the LGA, pledged support to the All Progressives Congress, APC, adding that though they are not partisan but are interested in the development of their communities, which is mainly driven by the government.
He stressed that the APC is the party in government, which believes in the development of their communities, stating that it is why the Presidents General are encouraging their citizens to ignore propaganda and face reality.
Stakeholders Rally Behind APC Ahead of 2027
The meeting concluded with a unanimous resolution to support Governor Uzodimma and work towards the success of APC candidates in the 2027 general elections -Prince Alex Mbata for Senate (Owerri Zone), Hon. Nnanna Igbokwe for House of Representatives (Ahiazu/Ezinihitte) and Hon. Henry Agbasonu for House of Assembly (Ezinihitte Mbaise).
The endorsement brought together influential voices from the traditional institution, religious organisations, transport unions, student groups, markets and community associations, reflecting an effort to build a broad coalition around the governor’s administration.
Beyond the political endorsement, the gathering highlighted the importance of grassroots participation, consultation and inclusive leadership in strengthening the relationship between the government and the people.
For the organisers, the meeting represented an opportunity to reinforce a common purpose among Ezinihitte stakeholders and encourage greater cooperation in the pursuit of development.
The gathering ended with prayers and thanksgiving, as participants expressed hope for sustained peace, unity and progress in Ezinihitte Mbaise and Imo State.
The stakeholders’ resolution signals their readiness to align with the governor’s political direction ahead of 2027, while their call for inclusion and cooperation places renewed emphasis on ensuring that communities across Ezinihitte Mbaise share in the benefits of governance.
