“WE ARE COMING FOR POWER TO TURN AROUND THE PLIGHT OF THE POOR” — DR CHIMA AMADI

The message from Dr Chima Matthew Amadi was clear as he moved from Orogwe to Emekuku during another day of his ongoing August meeting engagements across Owerri Zone: the people must take back their power and use it to demand a society where ordinary families can live with dignity.

From the women of Umunwoha to the women of Emekuku, the engagements were marked by strong expressions of support, personal testimonies and renewed calls for political change, as Dr Amadi continued his direct interaction with communities ahead of the 2027 elections.

At the Umunwoha Women Home and Abroad August Meeting, held at the Community School, Orogwe, Irete/Orogwe in Owerri West, the women opened the gathering by expressing appreciation to Dr Amadi for his continued support and goodwill towards them.

They noted that he had undertaken initiatives that, in their view, his political opponents had not dared to attempt, assuring him that the women of Umunwoha would not take his gestures for granted.

The women pledged to mobilise their households and stand together in one accord to ensure the success of Dr Amadi's mandate, signalling their readiness to translate their support into votes.

Responding, Dr Amadi said he did not have much to add because he had already spoken to the women during his previous engagement with them and that they had reached an understanding.

His message was simple: they should go out and vote.

He assured them that with the right leadership in place, they would witness a significant turnaround in their communities and in the wider society.

Dr Amadi also announced plans to support the women economically, promising that following proper consultation with the leaders of the women's organisation, he would provide loans to the women at zero interest.

He further demonstrated his commitment with a ₦2 million donation to the association, alongside another ₦1 million to be shared equally among the women.

From Orogwe, Dr Amadi proceeded to Community Central School, Emekuku, Owerri North, where he met with the women during their August meeting.

Hon Henry Onwukwe, while speaking at the gathering, highlighted what he described as the various positive things Mazi Gburugburu has done across Imo State, urging the women to support his aspiration.

Dr Amadi told the women that the moment had come for the people to take action and bring about the change they desire in their communities.

He said the perseverance of the women who stayed behind to hear him speak was itself an indication that many people had become dissatisfied with the prevailing situation in the state and were yearning for change.

“We are coming for power to turn around the situation of the poor in our society,” Dr Amadi declared, pointing to the struggles of families who cannot afford their children's school fees or access basic healthcare in their communities.

The meeting also took a deeply personal turn when Dr Amadi encountered a woman who could not afford the medical test required to determine whether she was suffering from a hernia.

He immediately offered ₦500,000 to enable her to undergo the necessary test and seek appropriate medical attention.

He also listened to other women who shared their difficulties in accessing basic healthcare because of their inability to afford treatment.

While acknowledging that there was only so much one person could do through personal interventions, Dr Amadi stressed that the people possess the ultimate power to change the system through their votes.

He urged the women to use that power wisely, insisting that electing leaders who genuinely understand the struggles of ordinary citizens is necessary to create a society that works for everyone.

Across both engagements, the message remained consistent: beyond personal assistance, the people need a political system capable of providing sustainable solutions to poverty, healthcare, education and economic hardship.

For Dr Chima Matthew Amadi, the August meetings are therefore not merely social gatherings. They have become opportunities to listen directly to the people, respond to immediate needs and, most importantly, encourage citizens to use their votes to shape the future of their communities.