– As Stakeholders Grumble Over Initiative
Mixed reactions have trailed the fund raising the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Orlu zone has scheduled to hold today, ahead of the 2027 election.
Some stakeholders who spoke to this reporter on the condition of anonymity, expressed disappointment in the state government for its inability to fund the party despite their enormous contributions towards Gov Uzodinma’s re-election.
“Though we were not asked to contribute money for the party, it is saddening that those of us who spent our money to fund Uzodinma’s re-election in 2023 have nothing to show for it. Even those of us who were offered political appointments are still in financial distress despite occupying public offices”.
He wondered why the party gave tickets for elective positions to individuals who cannot fund the party which is the platform on which they will contest the election, adding that it is shameful and disgusting for a ruling party in a state like Imo to organize a fund raising exercise for the purpose of addressing pressing needs..
“Considering the neglect and disappointment we suffered after our contributions to the sustenance of the party and its electoral success,, how does one expect us to make more financial contributions?
Another stakeholder who expressed a similar reservation said, “most of us are not ready to invest our hard earned money in any party affair. We will be there to listen and hear what they intend to tell us and leave the venue because they have taken us for granted for so long. And now is the pay back time”.
