Lolo Aisha Chiamaka Achonu, wife of the Labour Party governorship candidate in the November 11 election, Sen. Athan Nneji Achonu, Achonu has charged Imo women to stand for the truth and vote for good governance in the coming election.
Addressing a mammoth crowd of women and party faithful during the Labour Party campaign rally at Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area, Lolo Achonu told the womenfolk to key into Senator Achonu’s vision to rescue Imo State from its current deplorable situation.
She reiterated that the LP flag bearer, having presented his enviable manifesto, laced with workable framework for good governance, industrialisation, empowerment and peace in the State, has promised to increase the inclusive 45 percent affirmative action for women above the Federal Government stipulated 35 percent affirmative action in his government.
This, according to her, will give women in Imo State a sense of belonging and strengthen the gender-balancing campaign in his administration in the State.
“You all look beautiful. And as beautiful as you are, you all are mothers that carry children in your wombs for nine months,” she noted.
”Your labour shall not be in vain as my husband is prepared to dry the tears and pains you have been going through in the past years.
“It is always beautiful to see us clapping and dancing, but it is also important that we must show the world the strength of a woman. November 11 is the D-day and the strength of women must prevail.
“To push forward this strength, I urge you today to support me, your fellow woman, and make sure that on November 11, you come out en-masse and show Ndi Imo that women have the strength to uninstall and install a governor.
“I am not saying this because he is my husband, but because of what he stands for. He is a loving husband that has a big heart for humanity and also very gender-sensitive.
“He has promised to give women key roles in his administration with a promise of 45 percent affirmative actions.
“And trust me, he will do it. When you look at me, you will see an evidence of a caring husband. That is the measure of his big heart for women, and Imo State women will certainly attest to this when he becomes governor after your November 11 affirmative votes.
“So, a vote for Senator Achonu will bring peace and confidence back to our homes. Mothers who nurtured their children would not see them join bad gangs and unknown gunmen again,” Lolo Achonu said.
