Olu Owerri Set Criteria For Endorsing Gubernatorial, Senate Candidates

In line with her quest to enthrone a credible  Imo State Governor of Owerri zone extraction come 2019, the apex sociocultural organization of Owerri zone, Olu Owerri has published template for choosing one out of the candidates from Owerri Zone for endorsement for the exalted  office of the governor in the coming election.

This comes after three weeks the union mandated an eight man committee to map out the modalities for choosing whom Olu Owerri shall give her massive support in both the gubernatorial and senatorial seats.

The committees headed by Dr Charles Ugwuegbulam and Mr Eddy Anyanwu respectively, recommended that  guber and senatorial candidates from Owerri zone be assessed using the following criteria;

GOVERNORSHIP

1). Educational qualification: BSc or equivalent(HND).

2). Political Party structure and strength.

3). Experience: Should posses requisite  public/ private sector/ administrative experience.

4). Financial standing ( MUST not have been adjudged  bankrupt by the courts or tribunal and MUST have a reliable means of livelihood).

5). Exemplary track record of Integrity, morality and character.

6). Quality of manifesto.

7). Must be a candidate of Owerri zone origin.

SENATE:

1. Educational Qualification: BSc or its Equivalent.

2. Experience: Must posses relevant administrative and leadership experience.

3. Financial Standing: Must not have been adjudged bankrupt by a competent Court or Tribunal and must have a verifiable means of livelihood.

4. Exemplary Track record of Integrity, Morality and Character.

5. Quality of Manifesto.