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 of Imo down.”
Anyanwu asked the new group members to work hard and get support for the party in the rural areas.
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He also warned about unfair practices during elections, saying the PDP will send its own workers to watch over the polling stations.
Anyanwu said: “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 favor.
“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.”
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and National Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, urged party members to prepare for a fierce political battle ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that political power is never given but taken through struggle, sacrifice and hard work.
Addressing the PDP’s 109th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting in Abuja, Wike told party faithful that opposition politics demands resilience, organisation and determination, warning that the party would not return to power through entitlement or wishful thinking.
Drawing on his own political journey, Wike urged aspirants not to be intimidated by pressure, arrests or legal battles, arguing that political success is often forged through adversity.
