By Okechukwu Onuegbu
As Anambra State November 2025 governorship election draws nearer, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship aspirant, Mr Chidi Chidebe has unveiled five highpoint agenda cum manifesto to enable the party defeat the incumbent governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).
Chidebe, a former State Youth leader of PDP, is contesting for the position of Chairman of PDP in the State congress rescheduled to hold between Wednesday or Thursday this week, according to the announcement made by the Congress Committee Chairman and Deputy governor of Enugu State, Barr Ifeanyi Ossai through a representative, Hon. Ndubuisi Eneh.
The Chairmanship aspirant, who has garnered several leadership experience and skills to rejig PDP, while addressing the newsmen on Saturday, said his willingness to chair the party in this period PDP has lost all political seats in the State was due to his passion to reunite and reposition them to reclaim Anambra State government house for overall good of the populace currently yearning for good governance which APGA government consistently denied them.
Chidebe's five topnotch agenda codenamed Reviving, Rebuilding, and Repositioning the PDP for a Victorious Future, were defined with many derivatives, including clear, measurable steps, concrete programs and action plans for a successful implementation, having been designed to reinvigorate the party, restore confidence among members, and ultimately lead them to success in both the 2025 Governorship Election and the 2027 General Elections.
He said that “Each step will be pursued with transparency, accountability, and the full involvement of every PDP member. By implementing this plan, we will not only revive the PDP in Anambra State but also build a party that stands as a united, progressive force capable of delivering good governance and winning elections. Dear Party Leaders and Faithful, by working together and following these actionable plans, I am confident that we can restore the PDP as the leading political force in Anambra State and deliver the kind of leadership that our people deserve.
“Esteemed party leaders and faithful, I humbly ask for your support and your commitment to join me in making this vision a reality. Together, we can rebuild and strengthen our great party, ensuring a brighter and more victorious future for the PDP in Anambra State. Your vote, your trust, and your dedication are essential to this journey. Let us stand united and work hand in hand to create a party that is stronger, more cohesive, and prepared for the challenges ahead.”
According to him, the agenda include strategies to promote unity, enhance party structures, strengthen relationships with national leadership and grassroot members, foster accountability, and drive grassroots mobilization efforts that will bring them back to electoral success.
The Agenda 1 in the manifesto is Rebuilding Internal Unity and Party Cohesion aimed at healing divisions, fostering collaboration, and establishing a united front across all levels of the party within 30 days with regular stakeholders meetings and conferences, while the second agenda entitled Strategic Grassroots Mobilization and Voter Engagement is set to re-energize the party base and increase voter turnout by reconnecting with communities at the grassroots level, and would be achieved within 6 months of taken over.
Agenda 3 of the manifesto is Strengthening Synergy with National Leadership and Enhancing Local Government and Ward Relationships whose objective is to create a harmonious and effective relationship with the national leadership of the PDP, while fostering deeper engagement and cooperation with local government and ward leaderships across Anambra State, and would be achieved in 30 days of taken over.
His agenda 4, Financial Transparency and Resource Mobilization has its objective to include enhancing transparency and accountability while mobilizing resources for the party’s electoral campaigns and administration, and will be implemented within 2 months of taking office, while the fifth agenda, Governance Accountability and Policy Advocacy was aimed at holding elected officials accountable and positioning the PDP as the voice of the people in advocating for good governance and impactful policies.