Former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), barely 24 hours after the party was unveiled in Abuja with former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and other prominent Nigerians leading the new political movement.
Ihedioha, who previously served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, made the announcement on Thursday while addressing leaders of his grassroots-based Rebuild Imo Movement (RIM) at his Civil Centre residence.
"My party, your party, our party is now ADC. That is the way to go. That is the party for all of us," Ihedioha declared to his supporters.
The former governor urged RIM leaders to disseminate this information across their respective chapters, wards, local government areas, and zones. "I urge you, as leaders of our Rebuild Imo Movement, to go home to your respective chapters, wards, LGAs and zones, and take this gospel to the grassroots, to the people. We are people-oriented. Our strength is the people, the masses," he emphasized.
Highlighting the movement's extensive network, Ihedioha noted, "We already have representation in all the booths in the 305 wards in the state, and our structure across the 27 LGAs and three geo-political zones are strong, viable and functional. Just go home and invigorate our RIM structure which is highly effective and superb."
The former governor also expressed gratitude to both leaders and followers for their support and patience while awaiting a new political platform.
ADC's Growing Political Influence
Ihedioha's move to the ADC comes amid growing interest in the newly revitalized party. The recent high-profile unveiling in Abuja, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, signals what appears to be a significant realignment in Nigeria's political landscape ahead of future elections.
This development has sparked various reactions across the political spectrum, with some parties expressing concerns about potential defections to the ADC. Meanwhile, party officials like former Sports Minister Solomon Dalung have defended the party against accusations of being hijacked by a coalition.
Ihedioha's decision to join ADC with his substantial grassroots structure in Imo State could potentially strengthen the party's position in the Southeast region.
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