From Everest Ezihe, Owerri
As part of his strategies to ensure unity of purpose among aspirants before the forthcoming primaries of the opposition {Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Imo state Governor, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha, has hosted Peoples Democratic Party, PDP female House of Assembly aspirants in Imo State.
The meeting which took place recently at the Owerri residence of the former governor and organized by the party’s Women Leader, Mrs Maria Mbakwe, provided opportunity for Ihedioha and the female aspirants to brainstorm on the way forward for the opposition political party in the State, ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Ihedioha encouraged the female aspirants not to despair, recalling that during his seven months in office as Governor, he gave women the opportunity to serve in his government.
He assured them that the state PDP would strive to ensure the affirmative action on women is adhered to, as the elections come close.
Speaking to newsmen after the event, one of the female aspirants jostling for Ezinihitte Mbaise Assembly seat, Vivian Dimgba, described the parley with the former governor as worthwhile and encouraging.
According to her “I must salute the former governor for hosting us and we have been encouraged with his fatherly advice and uncommon support” she said
