By Kelechi Ugo
The controversial "Imo charter of equity" seemed to have taken a rightful dimension as a formidable political movement known as Imo Advocacy for Good Governance,IMAGG has insisted that Owerri Zone must produce the next Governor of Imo State come 2027.
This formed major part of the decisions of the political group during its stakeholders meeting held at Bex Suits, Owerri on Saturday 24th May,2025.
Recall that the present All Progressives Congress,APC administration led by Governor Hope Uzodimma had earlier declared that "Imo charter of equity" favours Owerri Zone to produce the next Governor of the State hence Orlu and Okigwe Zones had taken their own slots.
Those present during the meeting were; Apex Leader of IMAGG,Hon. Chief Osita Opara, State Director-General of IMAGG,Amb. Isaac Chigozie Udeh, State Women Leader,Amb. Dr. Sophia Orji,Imo State former Commissioner for Agriculture,Barr. Udo Agoha,State Director of Media and Communications, Comrade Kelechi Ugo Nwenyi,all the State Officers, BOT Members,3 Zonal DDGs,3 Zonal Women Leaders,3 Zonal Youth Leaders,27 LGA Coordinators,few LGA Women Leaders and Students State Coordinators.
In his keynote address,the Director General Of Imo Advocacy For Good Governance (IMAGG), Ambassador Isaac Chigozie Udeh thanked GOD Almighty for bringing members together in one accord under one roof known as Imo Advocacy For Good Governance (IMAGG) to chart a positive way forward for our dear State, Imo.
Ambassador Udeh seized the medium to appreciate the Convener/BOT Chairman, Dr. Kenneth Nwanguma, Chief Hon. Osita Opara and other Co-Founders of Imo Advocacy For Good Governance (IMAGG) for finding him qualified and worthy to lead the noble project as the Director General.
"Hear him,"today is a great day in IMAGG, being the first meeting of the most critical Stakeholders of the Organization.
*Aim* *and* *Objectives Of IMAGG*:
Our Aim and Objectives is summarized as, ensuring that Owerri Zone produces the next Executive Governor of Imo State come 2027/28 Governorship election. That's why at this stage of structuring, we are assembling only the like minded people from the State level to the Wards across the State, as critical Stakeholders in IMAGG. And the reason for assembling the right people is to achieve the desired result.
*Why* *We* *Are* *Here* *Today*: Why we are here today is to meet ourselves one-on-one, and look at where we are coming from, see where we are today in IMAGG, look at where we are heading to, and to remind ourselves what we are targeting at our destination, which is nothing but to ensure that Owerri zone produces the next Executive Governor of Imo State, not just a Governor, but GOD fearing Governor of our dear State.
This Imo Governorship Project 2027 should be taken very serious by every one of us that is holding a position in IMAGG, because the positions we are holding make us Stakeholders in the organization.
"The 3Ds" as our Watch Word:
DETERMINATION: We must be *determined* to render service with all our hearts, bearing in mind that we are not doing it for anyone, but for our dear State, Imo State which belongs to all of us.
DEDICATION: We must *dedicate* our time, idea and Commitment in every position we occupy, to move the organization forward to admirable and enviable height.
DISCIPLINE: We must maintain *discipline* in every rank and file of the Organization, Imo Advocacy For Good Governance (IMAGG) for us to lead and serve Honourably in order to to achieve our desired result.
*Policy* *Statement*: I want everyone to know that no position is permanent in IMAGG, except by performance competitively.
In IMAGG, we don't take position, and walk away while waiting for us to come back to claim our right with the position at the expense of those that worked tirelessly in their respective official responsibilities.
So I want everyone to know that we have a beamed searchlight on all officers of IMAGG from the State, LGAs down to our strong base which is the Wards.
*Expected* *Commitment* *Of* *IMAGG* *State* *Officers* *And* *Our* *Leaders*: Please as a State Officer, and as a Distinguished Leader in IMAGG, you are expected to ensure that you are 90% involved in building the Structure of IMAGG in your Ward and your LGA. Please Pay serious attention to your Ward Executive and your LGA Exco".
In furtherance, the DG disclosed that IMAGG is completely different from others that had ever existed in Imo State, describing the Association as a permanent independent grassroot political structure that will enroute branches in London, United States, Abuja, Lagos and Port-Harcout where strong presence of Ndi Imo who know that there is no place like home and other state except Imo State for us and our children.
According to him,"IMAGG is an organization that was established by the carefully selected Men and Women with unquestionable characters, people of integrity and honour indeed at the grassroot.
"I want to appreciate the State Woman Leader, the three Zonal DDGs, the three Zonal Woman Leaders for their excellent performance in mobilization. I am encouraging the State Youth Leader and the three Zonal Youth Leaders to prove their capacity in IMAGG. In IMAGG, we believe in practical performance we see on daily basis. So we are expecting you to work, for us to see your performance and appreciate your efforts like others.
Special thanks to our Leader/BOT, Chief Hon. Osita Opara (Itoli n'mba Mbaitoli) and our BOT/Chairman/Convener, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Nwanguma for ensuring that this meeting is hosted today. May GOD Almighty continue to bless you immensely in Jesus name",he prayed.
In his closing remarks,Hon. Chief Osita Opara who is also a-2-time Chairman of Mbaitoli Local Government Area during Chief Achike Udenwa's administration thanked the leadership of IMAGG for the smooth running of the Association.
Hon. Opara insisted that an upright person from Owerri Zone is expected to join the guber race so as to stand a better chance of producing the next Imo State governor.
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