Okigwe Catholic diocese backs Ihedioha for Governor

The governorship campaign of the Imo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, got a boost at the weekend as he received the backing of the Catholic Diocese of Okig­we.

Also, the Justice, Devel­opment and Peace Com­mission (JDPC) of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has condemned the violent behaviour of some government officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the state’s governorship debate last Wednesday. The debate was organised by the JDPC.

Ihedioha’s endorsement was pronounced during an interactive session with him organized by the dio­cese at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral, Okig­we.

Ihedioha, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, was sub­jected to rigorous questions on almost all the sectors of the state economy.

The priests and members of the audience declared that they were impressed by the well-thought-out policies and programmes of Ihedioha which, accord­ing to them, would trigger development and economic recovery of the state.

According to him, the val­ues of education, improved local government system, healthcare and traditional institutions would be re­stored when he assumes office.

Responding, Rev. Fr. Ca­jetan Ehim, Vicar General of Okigwe Dioceses, who represented the bishop of the diocese, commended the PDP candidate for his track record of achieve­ments and policies for the state and assured him of the total support of the diocese at the governorship elections.

Meanwhile, the JDPC has condemned the gross indiscipline displayed last Wednesday by APC sup­porters.

In a statement issued in Owerri at the weekend and jointly signed by its coordi­nator, Rev. Father Casmir Nze and Rev. Innocent Os­uagwu, the JDPC expressed disappointment over the vi­olent behaviour of the APC government officials and their overt support of the violent behaviour of their members.