Former Deputy Governor of Imo State and Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Imo East Senatorial District, Eze Madumere, says Nigeria’s governance challenges stem from weak institutions, poor policy implementation and leadership that often prioritises power over service. He speaks on the country’s leadership deficit, his decision to leave the All Progressives Congress for the PDP, and why he believes responsive, people-centred governance remains the key to restoring public trust and national progress. Bennett Oghifo brings the excerpts:
You were in APC, you did not move to ADC or NDC but you choose PDP, why the choice of PDP?
PDP remains the most formidable and nationally accepted opposition party in Nigeria today. My decision to identify with the PDP was not based on mere political convenience, but on conviction, structure, and the vision the party still holds for the Nigerian people. I have been in governance and I understand what it takes to build institutions that can truly challenge bad leadership and restore hope to the people. The PDP, despite its challenges, still possesses the political spread, experienced leadership, grassroots connection, and democratic foundation needed to rescue Nigeria and reposition Imo State for progress. I did not move to ADC or any other platform because I believe that for real change to happen, there must be a strong, organised, and tested political structure. PDP has produced leaders, governed this nation successfully before, and still remains the party with the capacity to unite Nigerians across every divide. For me, politics should not be about jumping from one platform to another; it should be about commitment to the people and to a vision. I chose the PDP because I believe it offers the best opportunity to restore purposeful leadership, justice, equity, and development for our people. As a former Deputy Governor of Imo State, I have always stood for responsible leadership, and wherever I belong politically must reflect that same principle. My focus remains service to the people, and PDP provides the platform through which that vision can best be achieved.
