The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Imo State chapter, has elected the State House of Assembly and National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections
This folloed the successful conclusion of the party primary election held in the state which produced 10 House of Representatives, three Senatorial and 25 House of Assembly candidates.
The primaries, according to the state chairman of ADC, Prof James Okoroma, was held under strict adherence to the party’s constitution and electoral guidelines, witnessed massive participation of party faithful, aspirants, and stakeholders.
Prof Okoroma highlighted that the exercise which was conducted and supervised by the state Executive Committee, led by Hon Eko Atu, was peaceful, transparent and reflects the ADC’s commitment to internal democracy and grassroots ownership.
Among those elected as flag bearers of the party were Vincent Iwuchukwu as senatorial candidate for Imo West, Ofoegbu Uchenna Daniel candidate for Imo East and Ibekwe Nkiruka Imma-candidate for Imo North.
House of Representatives candidates include Amadi Samuel Okechukwu, House of Representatives candidate for Owerri -Municipal/Owerri North/Owerri West federal constituency, Ogbonna Chukwudi Joseph Ihette/Uboma/Ehime Mbano federal constituency, Ifeanyichukwu Emanuel Egejuru -Onuimo/Isiala Mbano/Okigwe federal constituency, Obama Ikechukwu Calistus – Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency.
Others are Okoro Rex Chikwesiri – Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Mbaise federal constituency, Anselem Nwoko Ikwu- Aboh Mbaise/ Ngor-Okpala federal constituency, Bismark Chike Iheomazuruoke Akanoo- Nkwere/Isu/Njaba/Nwangele federal constituency, Peters Uchenna Richard- Ohaji/Egbema/Oguta/Oru West federal constituency and Kingsley Nnadi Okwarabizie- Ideator North/Ideator Federal Constituency.
The party equally elected 25 state House of Assembly candidates, which include, Ebo Marcel Chibueze as candidate for Ehime Mbano state constituency, Nwadike Henry Ogechi for Nkwere state constituency, Isaac Ugochukwu Mbika- Orlu, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Uwaegbute- Okigwe, Uba Chinonso Theodore- Mbaitoli, Amadi Carlson Chidi- Ohaji/Egbema state constituency and 19 other candidates in the state.
Speaking after the exercise, the Hon. Eko Atu-led state Executive Committee commended delegates, aspirants, and the electoral committee for their discipline and sportsmanship.
In his remarks, the Imo State chairman of ADC, Prof Okoroma congratulated all elected flag bearers and called on all members, supporters, and stakeholders to rally behind them in building an unstoppable momentum towards victory.
