Former Labour Party 2023 governorship candidate in Imo State, Prof. Gerald Okeke, has joined next year’s state governorship under African Democratic Congress(ADC).
Okeke, an expert in Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability, believes his credentials make him a strong contender.
In a statement, Okeke, who spoke to reporters at the Nike Lake Hotel Resort, Enugu, said with his joining ADC, he has become a candidate to beat in the governorship contest.
It added that Okeke said he joined the race under ADC, because Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, has moved to ADC.
Okeke is a recipient of the LifeTime Achievement Award in Climate and Environmental Sustainability.
Okeke hoped to get the ticket and win the election, as his credentials as first African professor of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability, which earned him international recognition, made him an attractive candidate for the race.
Okeke aims to transform Imo into an industrial hub, attracting investments from Africa and the world and promising to usher in a new era of transparency and accountability in governance.
He also cited his contributions to development of the state, as he has a proven record in the oil and gas industry.
However, he would step down for Emeka Ihedioha, saying; “Ihedioha is overqualified for the governorship position in my beloved state.”
Okeke’s defection to ADC adds to the party’s strength in the region, joining notable politicians like Abia South senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe; Anambra Central senator, Victor Umeh, and a former governor of Ebonyi State, Sam Egwu.
He predicts that ADC will become dominant force in the Southeast,” the statement said.
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