Samuel Anyanwu, the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said it’s his turn to take charge of Imo State after Ikedi Ohakim, Emeka Ihedioha, and Hope Uzodimma.
Anyanwu spoke in Owerri, the Imo State capital at the start of a group called the ‘Polling Unit Movement for Sam Daddy.’ ‘Sam Daddy’ is Anyanwu’s politics moniker.
He mentioned that all of his fellow leaders who later took charge of the state came from “the old PDP in Imo,” stressing that it would be fair and just to give him the opportunity to lead when the voters go to the polls next year.
He said, “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.”
Anyanwu admitted that political power is fought over, but he said he is still focused on his goals.
“It’s true that power isn’t given, it’s taken. I’ll stay focused on the ball,” he said.
He said he is confident about the PDP’s future, mentioning that the party is growing stronger and gaining more supporters.
Anyanwu said: “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
