The Gladiators Eyeing Imo State Douglass House

As Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is laid to rest this weekend, most of the political stakeholders in Imo state are expected to grace the event, which will present an ample opportunity for all the gladiators aspiring for the apex seat at the Douglass House, to meet, exchange pleasantries and size each other out for the mother of all political contest in Imo come 2027.

Owerri Zone and the Zoning Question

The list of names emanating from Owerri zone alleged to be interested in the Douglass House Job seems endless, the likes of Sen. Sam Anyanwu , Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha,Sen. Ezenwa Onyewuchi are believed to be poised for the next guber election.

Prince Alex Mbata (PAM) ,Chief Martin Agbaso , Rt. Hon.Bede Eke are believed to be aiming for the position. Other political stalwarts like Prince Charles Amadi ,Chief Marcon Nlemigbo , Dr. Uzoma Obiyo, Rt Hon Engr. Ikenna Elezianya, Mr. Stanley Amuchie, Chief Henry Njoku, are alleged to be evaluating their chances.

Orlu Zone and the challenge of a successor.

It has been a strong challenge for any governor in Imo State to successfully anoint a successor and the gladiators emerging from the Orlu zone has the wherewithal to gun for the seat at the Douglas House without the assistance of the Governor.

Power is not given but taken and it’s going to be a daunting task for the emerging candidates in the Okigwe and Owerri Zone to be able to compete and win election against the likes of Senator Osita Izunaso and Hon/Chief Charles Orie. Its also an oversight to ignore the capacity of Hon/Chief Sir Uche Nwosu, and Barr Nnamdi Anyaehie

Okigwe Zone’s Dilemma

The 3 leading names emanating from Okigwe zone, are big enough to influence positive voting outcome across the zones of the State as they are heavyweights in politics of Nigeria with amazing profiles that beats the imagination. The Okigwe Zones contingent includes former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, Sen. Athan Achonu and Hon. Chike Okafor.

As the entire Imo mourns the exit of Ahaejiagamba, Ndi Imo are expecting bold political statement from these gladiators this weekend, as all eyes will be watching their body languages for signals of the truth in this their alleged intentions.

Samuel Arinze

Political Pundit

Lagos Nigeria