The executives of Umukegwu/Umuopia Ward and Ideato North Local Government Area of the Peoples Democratic Party in Imo State have rejected the reports of Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere’s expulsion from the party.
The local party leaders dismissed the claims as false and urged the public to disregard them.
In a statement, the executives emphasized that Ugochinyere remains a respected leader within the party and a key figure in both the Umukegwu/Umuopia Ward and Ideato North LGA, according to Independent.
They expressed confidence that any attempts to undermine him would continue to fail. The party leaders also highlighted Ugochinyere’s pivotal role in defending the PDP from political betrayals and reiterated their unwavering support for his leadership.
Furthermore, the 27 PDP local government chairmen in Imo State have officially declared Ugochinyere as the leader of the party in the state. Following an emergency meeting to address the party’s internal challenges, the chairmen passed a vote of confidence in Ugochinyere, recognizing his leadership as vital to the party’s restructuring and reorganization efforts.
The local government chairmen also praised Ugochinyere for his role in tackling internal crises within the PDP, particularly the attempts to install pro-APC loyalists as party officers. They reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ugochinyere in his efforts to purge the party of individuals they believe are working against its interests, especially ahead of the 2027 general elections.
A statement signed by the Chairman of Forum of Imo PDP Local Government Chairmen, Uche Alisigwe reads: “The 27 local government Chairmen of PDP in Imo state after their emergency meeting to review the sorry state of the party and the need to rescue the PDP from the impending collapse into irredeemable abyss and the lack of central coordination after the exit of critical stakeholders resolved to appoint the highest elected public officer still in the PDP and House of representatives member for Ideato North and south federal constituency Rt. Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as the state leader of the party.
“This is for Ugochinyere to lead the reorganisation, restructuring and reconciliation that will help to rebuild and reform Imo PDP and lead the resolution of the crisis that have hit Imo PDP in all the 27 local government where attempts were made to impose pro APC loyalist as officers of the party.
“The forum also salute the efforts of Ikenga in leading the charge to cleanse the PDP of political sellouts and traitors led by imposters called Damagun and Anyawu who are… political agents for APC working to ensure PDP destruction ahead of 2027 general election and pray for the success of the battle to ease Anywau and Damagun of the PDP within the shortest possible time,” the statement reads.
