A group known as Isiala Mbano autonomous community youth council has through a consensus adopted a youth, Hon David Ekene Achinulo from Amuzari ancient kingdom as their sole candidate under the young progressive party YPP to contest for the Isiala Mbano state constituency in the Imo state House of Assembly.
The group made of youths across the communities of the constituency who took turns to say their minds declared their support for Achinulo as the candidate who will provide quality representation in their area.
They stressed that they need change of leadership in order to fully reap the dividends of democracy since their past Representatives have not delivered on their mandate.
They strongly believe that a much younger person who is accessible and who knows the heart beat of the people should be given a chance to represent them.
While addressing the youths, the president general of the group, Hon Uche peter Ukaigwe disclosed that it’s the set time for a youth to occupy such position which is the core Manda of the organisation. He stated that as against the notion that the youths are the leaders of tomorrow, only few leaders have the interest of the youths at heart.
He expressed displeasure over the treatment been meted to them by some of the politicians from the Constituency but expressed hope that the candidate they have adopted will not disappoint them owing by his score card. According to Ukaigwe, the adopted aspirant has empowered so many people both youths, widows and less privileged from his foundation and is optimistic that if he emerges victorious he will perform better.
He urged the group to give their maximum support to the aspirant who will deliver on the Mandate given to him.
The Aspirant, while addressing the youths stated that the young person’s play vital role in governance hence the need to empower them for a better society. He disclosed that his decision to run for the position is stem on his quest to alleviate the plight of the young persons as well as the entire constituency through robust and quality representation.
He maintained that he intends to change the narrative and to prove wrong the negative assertion about the youth in the constituency.
Achinulo stated that with his wealth of experience in agro business, he will support the youths who intend to venture into Agriculture to ensure food security and make them to be gainfully self employed.
He noted that through his mentorship program, he will be able to mentor and train some of the youths in any skill they desire to learn. Speaking with newsmen, a Frontline youth leader from Isiala Mbano Mr Achiever Darlington disclosed that youths of Isiala Mbano will support the agenda since it’s a consensus arrangement.
He maintained that the aspirant will emerge victorious if the youths speak with one voice. He urged the youths to rally round their own and give him the maximum support that is required.