- Harps On Unity, Sacrifice, Commitment
The new Apex Leader of African Democratic Congress, ADC,Ngor Okpala LGA,Imo State, Chief Henry Ekpe has expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of the party in the area for his emergence and their support as the Apex Leader of the party in the LGA.
Ekpe made this call in a meeting he hosted for an Interactive and brainstorming session with the eleven Ward Apex Leaders in his house. The meeting was attended by the LGA chairman, Sir Emeka Amajirionwu and other stakeholders.
The Ward Apex Leaders present at the meeting were Chief John Eke(Ward 6),Ezinwa Chigozie Okereke(Ward 4) who was bereaved and sent message,Chief Obed Nwogu(Ward 3) Sir Chief Ihejirika(Ward 2) Hon Casmire Anele(Ward 11) Nze Charles Nkwocha(10), Barr Chief Kingsley Nzeamechi(Ward 8) who called in from Abuja, Dr Nwauju(Ward1) Hon Emma Maxcut Okereafor(Ward 9) Hon Kingsley Odionyemma(Ward 5) represented by Lady Leticia Okere, State Deputy Woman Leader ADC and Chief Emuka(Ward7).
Chief Ekpe charged all the Leaders to remain focused and Committed, adding that Apex Leadership Caucus is the Conscience of the party in the LGA and demands a lot of sacrifices because the success and failure of the party depends on their direction to the members in the Wards. .
The Apex Leader vowed to give his best but stressed that his success is dependent on the cooperation and support of the Leaders in the Wards.
“We must live by example by showing our members the way forward. We can only do this by working hard for the party’s success in our Wards and in whichever position we may find ourselves” Ekpe said.
He stressed that reconciliation is very important now,because after party primaries ahead of elections, there are usually minor internal disagreements. He appealed to the leaders to begin the fencing-mending in their various Wards now before the LGA sets up a Reconciliation Committee.
He also called on aggrieved party members to sheath their swords as all members can not win at the same time, adding that tomorrow is another day.
On behalf of the eleven Ward Apex Leaders,Chief Obed Nwogu assured Ekpe of their support, commitment and loyalty. ‘We will work with the new Apex Leader,Chief Henry Ekpe, to move the party forward by carrying everybody along.” He described Chief Ekpe as a seasoned and loyal party man and with vast experience in party affairs. Chief Ekpe,who took over from Prof Jude Njoku, was
announced as the Apex Leader at the Ngor Okpala ADC LGA Office,Umuowa, Airport Junction, during a leadership meeting attended by the leaders, LGA executive and Ward Officers.
The motion was moved by Chief John Eke,and unanimously supported by the entire House.
Chief Henry Ekpe is an experienced politician who had served in various capacities, both in the LGA,State and national levels.
He was a Treasurer of Peoples Democratic PDP Ngor Okpala LGA , a former Chief Press Secretary to Governor of Imo State, a former Deputy National Financial Secretary,PDP, Wada Plaza,Abuja,as well as former Member Presidential Campaign Council. He is presently the Secretary General, Rebuild Imo Movement.
