The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Imo State, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has urged the people of Imo to continue to believe in democracy and promised them a better and safer Imo under his administration.
Anyanwu acknowledged that he was aware of the severe difficulties brought on by insecurity and subpar economic policies in the state in his speech honoring 2023 Democracy Day.
He lamented the state’s decline from its former position as the best in the South-East for security and hospitality to its current status as a mere shadow of its former self.
“I am aware that your businesses have crumbled and collapsed due to the insecure environment we find ourselves today; your lives are threatened and properties destroyed, but be rest assured that peace will be restored again in Imo when the Righteous takes over”.
He then encouraged the people of Imo to remain focused and law-abiding despite the challenges they are facing.
“Despite the challenges and the losses, I appeal to you in the name of God to remain focused and law-abiding, and continue to play your individual role in consolidating our democracy until our state is finally salvaged.
“Once again, let me use this opportunity to salute the good people of Imo State for your unwavering support towards our aspiration to take Imo out of the dungeon and return it back to its pride of place as the Eastern Heartland known for its hospitality and investment-friendly state. I assure you that Imo will be safe again.
“I enjoins you to resist every pressure from anyone to compromise the collective zeal of the masses to instil a more conducive and people-oriented government in the state during the November 11, 2023, Governorship election.”