In an emotional mood, the senator representing Okigwe North in the House of Senate, over the weekend announced his return to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
To so many leaders in Okigwe zone, it was like a dream come true at the country home of the senator, Chief Sylvester Anyanwu.
Speaking before a mammoth crowd that gathered at Alike Obowo, in Obowo Local Government Area, Chief Anyanwu stated that no matter what may have constituted his differences with the Imo Governor, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, should be left in the past and begged the people of Imo North for forgiveness on whatever shortcomings that many have resulted there from.
Expressing the belief that the experience of the past was a bulwark for greater understanding of the challenges and responsibilities ahead, Senator Anyanwu affirmed that Governor Ohakim has garnered the needed experience to deliver democracy dividend for the next four years, adding that now was the time to work harder for success at the April polls for all PDP candidates, pointing out that teamwork was very essential.
He proposed a ten-man committee on advocacy to other geopolitical zones of the state and advised PDP stalwarts to be faithful to the party at all times.
In their contributions, Prof. Nnamdi Obiareri, Chief Maxwell Duru, Prof. Ezeadi O. Ezeadi, Chief John Enyiogasi, Nze Law Dike, all lauded the initiative of Senator Anayanwu for the great courage he took for the reconciliation and return to PDP for the April polls.
Chief Austin Nwigwe and a chieftain of CAN, explained that there was no need for the unnecessary divisions in the Okigwe political zone especially now it was imperative to maintain the tempo of progress in the state, while chairman of Isiala-Mbano local government and chairman of ALGON Imo State, Mrs Ruby Emele prayed for the unity of purpose for all Okigwe sons and daughters and their victory come April 2011.
Responding, the Governor, Chief Ohakim, expressed his joy at the return of this big fish into the PDP fold. He extolled Senator Anyanwu for his humility and courage to retrace his steps and pointed out that the synergy between the State and the National Assembly will yield greater results soon.
It would be recalled that earlier in the day, Governor Ohakim had a thanksgiving service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Methodist Church in Okigwe accompanied with Senator Anyanwu and other dignitaries and other notable sons and daughters from Okigwe zone.