Anyanwu Declares Governorship Ambition, Says It’s His Turn to Lead Imo

National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Samuel Anyanwu, has declared that it is his turn to govern Imo State after former governors Ikedi Ohakim, Emeka Ihedioha and incumbent Governor Hope Uzodimma.

Anyanwu made the declaration in Owerri, the Imo State capital, during the inauguration of the “Polling Unit Movement for Sam Daddy,” a political support group launched to mobilise grassroots support for his governorship ambition ahead of the 2027 election.

The PDP chieftain noted that he, Uzodimma, Ohakim and Ihedioha were all members of the old PDP in Imo State, stressing that since the other three had governed the state, equity demanded that he be given the opportunity to lead.

“We were four strong PDP members, myself, Hope Uzodimma, Ikedi Ohakim and Emeka Ihedioha.

“As God may have it, all three of them have ruled over Imo State, and I have remained myself. I have come to take my turn and I believe the other contestants will make space for me,” he said.

Anyanwu acknowledged that political power is contested but maintained that he remained focused on achieving his ambition.

“It’s true that power isn’t given, it’s taken. I’ll stay focused on the ball,” he added.

Expressing confidence in the PDP’s prospects, Anyanwu said the party was becoming stronger, more united and attracting more supporters across the state.

“Fortunately, the PDP is becoming stronger and more united today. Our number is also growing by thousands.

“I’m saying this clearly and honestly, PDP is the only party our people really trust, and we won’t let the people of Imo down,” he said.

He urged members of the newly inaugurated group to intensify grassroots mobilisation, particularly in rural communities, to secure support for the party ahead of the governorship election.

Anyanwu also warned against electoral malpractice, saying the PDP had put measures in place to monitor the voting process across polling units in the state.

“Listen to me, there’s nothing they know that we do not know.

“And there’s nothing they possess that we don’t already have. No matter how they want it done, we’re up for the challenge. But we’re telling them that their tricks won’t work this time.

“We have placed our people around every polling station where they will watch over the voting process and keep the ballots safe until the results are declared in our favour.

“We have a lot of other things going on for Sam Daddy. We have the parent body, ‘Divine Mandate’.

“We have the Mass Movement for Sam Daddy. I ask you to work together with everyone to make sure the Imo people are involved in the new song,” he said.