Following the successful unity rally organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, indications have emerged that the rival All Progressives Congress (APC) is planning a counter rally as a damage control mechanism.
It was gathered that APC became jittery following the unprecedented crowd that attended the rally and the unity among PDP leaders evidenced in their working together under the leadership of Senator Hope Uzodinma, who was the chairman of the Central Planning Committee.
A chieftain of APC in the state, Chief Emeka Onwumere admitted that his party needed to do something urgently to counter the PDP unity rally.
But he said the planned state rally by APC was not due to the PDP unity rally where former governor of Imo State, Chief Achike Udenwa, Senators Ifeanyi Araraume as well as Chris Anyanwu and former secretary to Imo State Government, Chief Cosmas Iwu, among others were welcomed back to PDP.
Chief Onwumere however said APC was taken aback the way Senator Uzodimma mobilised the PDP chiefs to work with him and secure the level of cooperation which made the rally a success.
Another APC chieftain, Chief Solomon Njoku, noted that while his party was surprised at the huge PDP rally, it was studying the profile of Senator Uzodimma, whom he described as the arrowhead of PDP’s new life in Imo State.
“Of course, we are aware that Senator Hope Uzodimma is their propeller, giving them imaginary strength. We will now take the battle to him in Orlu zone which you know is also the home of our leader, Governor Rochas Okorocha,” he said.
He also said the re-awakening in the PDP camp, following Chief Uzodimma’s intervention, would make APC to work harder to retain the state in 2015.
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