IMO Advisory Council of Elders on Friday endorsed  Chief Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) as their candidate for the March 9 governorship election.

They said that equity demanded that Imo East produce the next governor of Imo. The endorsement is contained in a six-point communique issued by the council and made available to newsmen in Owerri. Newsmen report that the communique was signed by 23 advisory council members made up of elders from Owerri, Okigwe and Orlu zones. The communique said the elders are desirous and determined to work in synergy for the peace, stability, development and good governance in Imo. It said time had come in the management of the affairs of Imo, where the wisdom of old-age should blend with the strength and vitality of the youth to check the drift in societal values and governance. The elders noted that the absence of the above values had created “political rascality and irresponsible government, lack of respect for the rule of law and the traditional institution.’’