In a society like Imo State, where wisdom, culture, and learning are widely shared, it is natural that once in a while an “odd man out” will emerge.
These are the loud minorities who deliberately stand against what is morally right, culturally acceptable, and traditionally responsible. They dismiss elders, insult community consensus, and behave as if no one has the authority to correct them. Their fuel is attention. They thrive only when they oppose common sense.
In a community where:
– respect for elders is a value,
– communal interest outweighs personal showmanship,
– moral order still matters,
such behaviour is nothing but a quiet cry for help.
Anyone who constantly attacks what the community holds dear, mocks established truth, and delights in always being out of tune with collective wisdom, is struggling —even if they don’t know it.
Owerri Zone has moved forward with:
the reasonable majority,
the silent builders,
the honourable elders,
and the focused youths.
The few who choose noise over wisdom will remain on the fringes of history.
Some have claimed there is “sensitivity” or panic in Owerri Zone whenever Dr. Ikedi Ohakim’s name is mentioned. That is false. There is no political contest between his present trajectory and the settled moral direction of 2027.
The Charter of Equity is not under negotiation.
It is done and dusted.
Yes, critics may argue that nothing is final in democracy until the ballot box. We agree and we welcome them at that point.
Anyone who respects history already understands what 2027 means for Owerri Zone. It does not need to be re-opened in every article or dressed in new grammar to confuse the public. That question has been answered.
Our focus now is how to use this turn responsibly — by:
building a pool of credible, competent leaders,
aligning with the developmental direction underway in Imo,
presenting a candidate whose character and capacity reflect the state’s aspirations, not the interests of any political camp.
We are no longer debating the Charter of Equity — we are building on it.
It is also false to claim that a few actors are imposing a viewpoint on an entire zone. Such narratives are designed to distort Owerri’s unity.
Imo’s political discourse has always been strongest when grounded in fairness, accuracy, and collective progress, not in emotional manipulation or attempts to reopen settled issues.
The argument that Okigwe is still owed a tenure is historically inaccurate and contradicts democratic realities.
If we were to reopen every truncated tenure since 1999, Imo would never move forward — and that conversation should actually begin with Chief Martin Agbaso of Owerri Zone.
The new tactic claiming that “completing some imaginary tenure now will clarify 2031 for Owerri” is an old political trick wearing new clothes. It was used in 2011, 2015, 2019. This cycle must end.
As Imo undergoes major economic transformation — demonstrated clearly by the historic Imo Economic Summit — continuity of governance has become essential. Owerri Zone is ready to produce a leader who is competent, credible, and aligned with the development blueprint.
Imo deserves a political conversation rooted in truth, fairness, and respect for the people’s intelligence. We celebrate progress, but we reject any attempt — subtle or direct — to bend history to suit personal ambitions.
Owerri Zone is a monolith on 2027.
It does not matter the political party.
Our collective decision stands firm, disciplined, and unshaken.
