Uche Ogbuagu, Three Women Win Imo PDP Reps Tickets

Uche Ogbuagu and three women have emerged as PDP candidates for House of Representatives seats in Imo ahead of the 2027 elections

Former entertainer and ex-member of the Imo State House of Assembly, Uche Ogbuagu, and three women have emerged as candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2027 House of Representatives elections in Imo State.

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The candidates emerged following the party’s primary election held on May 17 across the state’s 27 local government areas.

Among those elected are Oleka Chinedu for Ahiazu/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, Peace Adanna Nwadike for Nkwere/Nwangele/Njaba/Isu Federal Constituency and Olachi Ndidi Iheme for Owerri Federal Constituency.

Speaking to journalists, party spokesperson Lancelot Obiaku said the emergence of three female candidates reflects the party’s commitment to its 35 per cent affirmative action policy for women in elective and appointive positions.

Obiaku attributed the development to the leadership of the state party chairman, Austin Nwachukwu, describing it as a demonstration of the party’s efforts to promote inclusive political participation.

Other candidates who secured the party’s tickets include Samuel Christian Onye for Okigwe/Onuimo/Isiala Mbano Federal Constituency, Ikenna Emeruem for Ehime Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo Federal Constituency and Joseph Chukwuma Ikunna for Ohaji/Egbema/Oguta/Oru West Federal Constituency.

The party expressed confidence in the candidates’ ability to secure victory in the 2027 general elections, citing their experience, competence and leadership qualities.

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Imo PDP also called on party leaders and members across the state to unite behind the candidates as preparations intensify for the next electoral cycle.