By Lawal Adenike
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State has elected Macdonald Ebere as its State Chairman.
Ebere, a loyalist and aide to Governor Hope Uzodinma, won the State congress held in Owerri on Saturday.
Before his emergence, he was the General Manager of Imo Environment Transformation Commission.
Accepting his victory, the politician described himself as a “bridge builder” and expressed gratitude to party members for finding him worthy of the position.
He urged party faithfuls to support him to enable the APC attain victory in all elective positions ahead of the 2023 polls.
“l have come as a bridge-builder, I promise there will not be any form of segregation in Imo APC.
“I will be a chairman for everybody and a servant that will champion the speedy growth of our party,” he said.
In reaction to Ebere’s victory, his principal, Governor Uzodinma urged him to settle the differences in the party.
Uzodinma told his aide to be a man of truth and peace who will act as a uniting factor in the state chapter of the party.
He said, “I will give you all the support you will require. APC is a national party. APC is a party to beat in Nigeria. APC is the party that produced me to be the governor of Imo state.
“If you fail, it means I have failed. But if APC succeeds, it means that I have succeeded. My success is our success and our success is my success.”
