Imo Election: Why I’m running for governor – LP candidate, Achonu

The governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 11 November election in Imo State, Athan Achonu, has explained why he wants to govern the state.

In a statement titled “Why I am Running for Governor” sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday, Mr Achonu said he is in the race to address the challenges bedevilling the state.

According to him, tackling the development challenges would require a new type of leadership attuned to the realities of the people’s existence and capable of galvanising them in a new direction.