Owerri Zone senatorial ticket: Ndudiri condemns Mbata’s emergence as APC candidate

A senior member of the Action Peoples Party (APP) in Imo State, Chief Ugochukwu Ndudiri, has publicly criticized the selection of Sir Alex Mbata as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 Owerri Zone Senatorial Election. Ndudiri described the move as unjust, politically insensitive, and a clear violation of equity, fairness, and balanced representation within the zone.

Hailing from Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, Ndudiri faulted the APC leadership for allowing another candidate from Owerri North LGA to secure the Senate ticket immediately after the tenure of the incumbent lawmaker, Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi, who is completing two consecutive terms.

According to Ndudiri, the decision amounts to the political marginalization of other local government areas within Owerri Zone. He argues that permitting another indigene of Owerri North LGA to occupy the senatorial seat right after Senator Onyewuchi’s eight years undermines the principles of political balance and equal opportunity that the people of the zone have long advocated.

The APP stalwart also recalled that respected leaders such as Senator Eze Ajoku served only one tenure, while many qualified and competent political figures from other parts of Owerri Zone have yet to be given the opportunity to represent the zone in the National Assembly.

Describing the APC arrangement as “a political joke taken too far,” Ndudiri alleged that the ruling party sacrificed justice, fairness, and inclusiveness for selfish interests and personal political calculations.

He warned that such a development could generate anger, resentment, and dissatisfaction among party faithful and the electorate across Owerri Zone ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The APP chieftain maintained that Owerri Zone is composed of several local government areas blessed with capable and credible individuals who deserve equal consideration in the distribution of political offices. He stressed that concentrating the senatorial position within one local government area weakens unity, destroys mutual trust, and contradicts democratic principles.

Ndudiri also stated that contrary to repeated claims by the APC, there is no genuine Charter of Equity within the party in Imo State. He alleged that the APC has consistently manipulated the concept to favor selected political interests.

He commended the Action Peoples Party for standing firmly against what he described as injustice, inequality, and political oppression in the state.

According to Ndudiri, the APP has already resolved to establish a real and practical Charter of Equity ahead of the 2027 elections, ensuring fairness, inclusiveness, and equal political opportunities for all sections of Imo State.

The APP chieftain therefore called on political stakeholders, traditional leaders, party faithful, youths, and well‑meaning citizens of Owerri Zone to reject every form of political injustice by the APC, while urging the people to support parties and leaders committed to transparency, fairness, and true democratic representation.