By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Orlu Zone Political Leaders have endorsed Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi for the 2027 Imo State governorship election under the platform of Action People's Party (APP).

The leaders said it has begun the new year on a strong political note as opinion shapers from the Orlu Senatorial Zone unanimously and unapologetically endorsed Amadi (Mazi Gburugburu).The endorsement took place on 1st January 2026.

This was after Chima Amadi’s official declaration to contest under the platform of the Action Peoples’ Party (APP) on 31st December 2025 at Community primary school Umuehieze, Ngor Okpala local government Area of Imo state.

In a show of solidarity and confidence in Amadi's leadership, prominent leaders of the Orlu Nation totally thrown their weight behind his ambition to occupy Douglas House come 2027.

The endorsement was signed by Hon. Chime Nzeribe( Oru East), TPM Henry Maduakolam ( Nkwerre), Barrister Golden Nwosu( Ohaji Egbema), High Chief Boni Ebili (Ideato South), Dr. Peter Ukaigbe( Orlu), Chief Tony Ebi( Ideato North), Chief Athan Ogoh ( Orlu) and was made available to NewsExpress.

The political heavyweights from Orlu Nation described Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi as a strong bridge-builder, a man of integrity, and one of the very few politicians in Imo State and Nigeria without any stain of corruption.

They called on Imolites, especially Ndi Orlu to support, promote, and actively evangelise Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi (Mazi Gburugburu), and to mobilise residents of the Orlu Senatorial Zone to join the Action People's Party (APP).

In his response, Dr. Chima Amadi expressed deep gratitude to Ndi Orlu nation for their confidence and support.

He reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to building a better-developed, secure, and inclusive Imo State for all citizens.

"Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi is a proud member of the Action People's Party (APP), whose symbol—the Elephant—represents strength, resilience, and purposeful leadership.