By CHARLES IWUOHA

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Imo State Chapter has strengthened the ranks of the party as it received Chief Francis Igwejiuba, a Harvard-trained education advocate, into its fold.

The ceremony which took place at the party’s State Secretariat in Owerri, the state capital.

Receiving the new entrance, the Imo Shairman of the party, Professor James Okoroma, praised Igwejiuba’s outstanding contributions to philanthropy and human capital development in Owerri West. He described the decision to join the party as timely and strategic.

“We welcome you to the family with open arms. The ADC is the party to be in ahead of the 2027 elections. I encourage you to continue working with your people and our leaders. Every polling unit in Owerri West must be fully constituted, supervised, and functioning optimally,” Prof. Okoroma stated.

This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the state publicity Secretary, Chief Macdonald Amadi and made available to journalists.

Igwejiuba, accompanied by a large crowd of supporters and party stakeholders from Owerri West LGA, expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and commended the party leadership for their unity and purpose.

“My coming into ADC is divine, and by God’s grace, we shall win. ADC is a brand Ndi Imo can trust. ADC is the light, and light will always overshadow darkness,” he declared.

The meet’ng was attended by prominent party members, including Hon. Damian Ezeagu, State Deputy Chairman; Chief Sir MacDonald Amadi, State Publicity Secretary; Nze Lawrence Nwadike, State Organizing Secretary; and other distinguished guests.

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