High Chief Duru Mike Ejiogu, the Peoples Democratic Party senatorial candidate for Imo North, has pledged to prioritise job creation, infrastructure development and economic empowerment if elected in the 2027 general elections.
Ejiogu made the commitment on Sunday at the PDP campaign flag-off and presentation of candidates held at Central School, Orie Agu, in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. The event drew party leaders, supporters and stakeholders from the six local government areas that form the Imo North Senatorial District, also known as Okigwe Zone.
Addressing the gathering, Ejiogu listed unemployment, poverty, hunger and inadequate infrastructure as major challenges facing the district. He said he would pursue initiatives to improve living conditions and expand economic opportunities, while also strengthening youth mentorship, entrepreneurship programmes, women’s empowerment and support for vulnerable households through effective legislative representation.
The candidate, who is chairman of Citygate Homes Group, a conglomerate with interests in real estate, hospitality, construction and logistics, said his background in business, investment and community development would guide his approach. Through the Mike Ejiogu Foundation, he has supported young entrepreneurs, provided educational scholarships, run skills acquisition programmes and assisted vulnerable families. One of the foundation’s annual efforts is its New Year humanitarian outreach, which began in 2017. On January 1, 2026, he distributed about 3,000 bags of rice across the six local government areas of Okigwe Zone.
PDP National Secretary Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu, popularly known as Samdaddy, presented flags to the party’s candidates and expressed confidence in the party’s prospects in the forthcoming elections. Among those presented were Barrister Ikenna Emeruem, candidate for Okigwe South Federal Constituency, and Chief Chris Onye, candidate for Okigwe North Federal Constituency.
The party also unveiled its candidates for the State House of Assembly seats in the district: Hon. Uchenna Anyanwu (Ehime Mbano), Engr. Chinonyerem Ajaelu (Ihitte-Uboma), Hon. Godson Anyaeze (Obowo), Hon. Chima Iwundu (Isiala Mbano), Hon. Jude Obidiaku (Onuimo) and Hon. Anayo Offor (Okigwe).
Other party leaders present included PDP National Youth Leader Ambassador Bala Aboki, Imo West senatorial candidate Rt. Hon. Jones Onyereri, Imo East senatorial candidate Prince Eze Madumere, South-East Zonal Secretary Hon. Mike Ahumibe, and Imo State PDP Chairman Rt. Hon. Austine Nwachukwu. The event also featured the reception of individuals identified as defectors from the African Democratic Congress, who were welcomed into the PDP and given membership cards.
Public analyst and publisher of 4th Estate Reporters Njoku Macdonald Obinna said voters in Okigwe Zone were increasingly focused on candidates’ credibility, performance and ability to attract development. He noted that the electorate wanted representatives who could defend their interests, attract projects, create opportunities and remain accessible beyond election campaigns.
Ejiogu’s candidacy comes amid expectations for improved infrastructure, economic opportunities and greater federal presence across the six local government areas of Okigwe Zone. While his business background and philanthropic work shape his public profile, his ability to turn campaign promises into concrete policies and projects will be a key test if he is elected in 2027.
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