OWERRI — The Forum of Imo Democrats (FIMD), a pro-democracy and think-tank organisation, has endorsed Hon. Philip Ejiogu, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Owerri Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election.
The forum, whose membership is drawn from the 27 Local Government Areas of Imo, described Ejiogu as an accomplished Nigerian, an authentic democrat and a leader committed to nation-building and development.
The group stated this in a statement made available to journalists and signed by its Chairman, Surveyor Samuel Onyewuchi, and Secretary-General, Ambassador Chinedu Emeruwa.
It commended Ejiogu’s resilience and commitment to nation-building, describing his contributions to the deepening of democracy in Imo and Nigeria as invaluable.
The forum also said Ejiogu had remained unwavering in his pursuit of good governance in Imo and Nigeria, while supporting human empowerment, community development and democratic governance.
“Hon Philip Ejiogu has remained committed to public service and also dedicated to the advancement of democratic values in Imo state and larger Nigeria.
“And this illustrious son of Imo state has continuously demonstrated his desire to contribute to societal building and development, having demonstrated the capacity as a member of the Imo State House of Assembly and an astute political leader,” the statement said.
FIMD said Ejiogu’s emergence as the NDC House of Representatives candidate for Owerri Federal Constituency represented “a beginning of a new chapter of progress and purposeful leadership” for the constituency.
The forum expressed confidence in his ability and capacity to promote even development and uplift communities across the constituency by attracting critical government infrastructure and other development projects if elected.
“Aside from attracting meaningful socio-economic and infrastructural projects across Owerri federal constituency, we believe Hon Philip Ejiogu equally possessed the wherewithal to pursue and make impactful laws that strengthen all statutory and relevant institutions of democratic governance in Nigeria,” the forum said.
It further described Ejiogu as a defender of justice and an advocate for the rights and welfare of ordinary Nigerians.
“He has remained a defender of justice and advocate for the rights and welfare of average Nigerians.
“The confidence and widespread acceptance he enjoys among the electorates in Owerri federal constituency will turn into electoral victory for NDC in the coming general election next year,” the forum said.
FIMD pledged to mobilise support and votes for Ejiogu to ensure his victory in the 2027 election, as conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The group also urged eligible Imo residents to obtain and use their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to elect credible and capable leaders at all levels of government.
“Every eligible Imo citizens should ensure they utilize their permanent voters cards (PVC), because, it is the only weapon and power vested on citizens by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to effect a change in government, and vote in credible people to mount leadership saddle in all levels in the country,” it stated.
