In a historic moment that reverberated across Imo State, Mazi Chima Matthew Amadi, (Mazi Gburugburu) has formally subscribed to the membership of the Action People’s Party, the platform he intends to pursue his intention for 2027 Imo governorship election. The declaration ceremony, held at Community Primary School, Umuekwenne Ngor-Okpala, marked a bold challenge to the status quo, positioning APP as the vehicle for a people-driven revival. Amadi’s speech, delivered with passion and clarity, resonated with thousands gathered, signaling the start of what he described as a movement for the urgent rescue of a state plagued by years of mismanagement and neglect.
Amadi wasted no time in painting a stark picture of Imo State’s current woes, emphasizing how the once-vibrant region has become a national punchline. Blessed with brilliant minds, fertile lands, and resilient people, Imo now grapples with a lack of direction, where governance feels like a distant rumor and leadership is reduced to superficial billboards. He lamented the normalization of abnormalities, urging Ndị Imo to recognize that this is not their true identity, but a consequence of failed policies and empty promises.
Central to his address was a scathing critique of deceitful governance. Amadi highlighted how citizens are bombarded with slogans and commissioned signboards, while tangible improvements remain elusive. Real problems, he argued, multiply unchecked in streets, homes, markets, schools, and hospitals. This disconnect between rhetoric and reality has eroded public trust, leaving ordinary people to wonder where the proclaimed “work” truly benefits their daily lives.
Security emerged as a cornerstone of Amadi’s concerns, describing it as a daily fear that stifles freedom and economic activity. Businesses close early, families live in constant vigilance, and communities endure sleepless nights. He declared that any government failing to protect lives and property has abdicated its primary duty, calling for a complete overhaul to restore confidence and safety across the state.
Poverty, too, was laid bare as a rampant affliction not born of laziness—Amadi praised Imo people as among the hardest-working in Nigeria—but of mismatched policies that ignore ground realities. Traders, artisans, graduates, and youth face despair, with many resorting to migration or risky endeavors. Homes have become mere survival hubs, where parents struggle with shame over unmet basic needs, underscoring the urgent need for an economy that supports real livelihoods.
Infrastructure decay was another focal point, with roads that divide rather than connect communities, repelling investors and fostering frustration. Public facilities, meant to provide dignity, instead deliver neglect and excuses. The University of Ibadan trained human nutritionist and distinguished scholar decried the collapse of progress, insisting that Imo deserves maintenance, investment, and visionary leadership to rebuild what has been allowed to crumble.
Corruption and waste formed the “elephant in the room,” as Amadi put it, portraying governance as a private feast amid public suffering. Systems reward loyalty over competence, enriching a few while the masses bleed. This fundamental brokenness, he asserted, demands a rejection of mediocrity and impunity, paving the way for a transparent, accountable administration.
Explaining his choice of APP, Amadi positioned the party as a fresh, unbought platform untainted by political merchants. In a landscape where opposition has been weakened and infiltrated, APP represents a clean break from recycled actors and promises. Its strength lies not in godfather funding or intimidation, but in the power of the people, offering a movement focused on genuine change.
Outlining his agenda, Amadi promised real security through community-informed strategies, a working economy bolstering SMEs and youth jobs, lasting infrastructure like roads and health facilities, transparent governance with open contracting, and dignity for ordinary citizens. This vision, he stressed, transforms governance from entitlement to service, rooted in competence, accountability, and compassion.
As the speech crescendoed into a rallying cry, Amadi urged Imo residents to arise and reject failure, showing the APC government a “red card” in 2027 for insecurity, poverty, deceit, and corruption. Calling for immediate mobilization, he envisioned a united front marching toward a new dawn, with APP as the vehicle and the people as the unstoppable force to reclaim Imo State’s glory. God bless Imo, he concluded, igniting hope for a brighter future.