The Young Progressives Party (YPP), Imo State chapter, on Friday, May 29, 2026, successfully conducted its Senatorial Primary Election for the Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone) at the party’s state office along Okigwe Road, Owerri.
At the keenly observed exercise, High Chief Kemdi Chino Opara, PhD, KSC, emerged as the party’s candidate for the forthcoming Imo East Senatorial election following a unanimous consensus decision by delegates of the party.
The primary election, which was conducted under the supervision of the national leadership of the party represented by the National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Wale Martins, witnessed an overwhelming endorsement of Dr. Opara’s candidature, as all delegates present voted in his favour. Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Imo State were also present to monitor the conduct of the primary election.
Several members of the State Executive Committee and party leaders were in attendance, including the Deputy State Chairman, Mrs. Monica Iwuchukwu; the State Secretary, Hon. Samuel Umunnakwe; the State Woman Leader, Nneoma Jane Nwoko; the State Youth Leader, Hon. Chinemerem Ibekwe; and the State Organizing Secretary, Chief Sabisco Duru, among other stakeholders and party faithfuls.
Speaking during the exercise, Mr. Martins commended the peaceful and transparent conduct of the primary and pledged the full support of the national leadership of the Young Progressives Party towards ensuring the success of the party’s candidate during the general elections. He further called on all party faithfuls and supporters to remain united and work assiduously for victory at the polls.
In his address, the Imo State Chairman of the party, Right Honourable Micheal Anyanwu, described Dr. Opara as a man of proven character and exceptional leadership qualities. He eulogized the candidate for his selflessness, philanthropy, intelligence, and impeccable character, while expressing strong confidence that the YPP would clinch the Imo East Senatorial seat in the forthcoming elections.
In his acceptance speech, High Chief Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara, PhD, KSC, expressed profound gratitude to the party leadership, delegates, and faithfuls for the confidence reposed in him. He assured the party and the people of Owerri Zone that he would not betray the trust bestowed upon him.
Dr. Opara further called on party members and supporters to take the message of his candidature to every nook and cranny of the Imo East Senatorial District, emphasizing the need for unity, dedication, and grassroots mobilization ahead of the general elections.
The Young Progressives Party reaffirmed its commitment to providing purposeful leadership, transparent representation, and people-oriented governance for the people of Imo State and Nigeria at large.
YPP… Open Doors!
Long Live YPP!
Long Live Imo State!
E-signed:
Obiakor Benneth
State Publicity Secretary
