The Imo Progressive Movement (IPM), an All Progressives Congress (APC) support group in Imo State, has honoured former Governor, Dr Ikedi Ohakim; Senator Osita Izunaso; legal giant, Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru (SAN) and others for their unflinching support to the reelection of Governor Hope Uzodimma.
IPM national convener, Rt. Hon. Eugene Dibiagwu said Ohakim and others were honoured in recognition of their support and role played towards Uzodimma’s reelection victory.
Dibiagwu, who is the member representing Ohaji Egbema/Oguta/and Oru federal constituency said the ceremony was to appreciate the critical roles played by different people to foster the victory of Uzodimma at the polls.
He said, “this ceremony, in the simplest introduction and description, is designed and executed to appreciate individuals and organizations in Imo state and beyond, who played prominently critical roles in the election and in the inauguration success stories.
“These political actors, economic operators, cultural players, religious reformers, and other strategic partners, were identified and selected through public opinion feedback mechanism; and the process was efficiently devoid of any entrenched social or political prejudice.
Further, he said “These nominees or awardees were involved in very significant dimensions in the sustenance of the visions and the policies of the governor during the first term, and undoubtedly impacted in the political space in proportions adjudged exceptional during the heat of the electioneering activities. This is the foundation of their recognitions through this special ceremony today.”
Other awardees include Imo First Lady, Barr. Chioma Uzodimma; former Chief of Staff to the state government, Chief Uche Nwosu; Sen. Patrick Ndubueze representing Imo North, Prof. Placid Njoku, immediate past deputy governor of the state; Imo APC Chairman, Dr Macdonald Ebere, and the state Chairman of the council of traditional rulers, Eze Emmanuel Okeke.
Others were the chairman of the Imo council of Elders, Eze Cletus Iluomuanya; former Speaker of Imo state house of assembly, Rt Hon Goodluck Opiah; and erstwhile appointees of Uzodimma like Chief Comos Iwu, Chief Raph Nwosu, Nze Chinass nwaneri, Hon. Enyinnaya Onuegbu, Barr. Gilbert Nwosu, Chief Tony Chukwu, Prince Marcon Nlemigbo, Hon. Willie Okolieogwo, High Chief JohnBosco Ozigbo, and Chief Martin Ejiogu.
Dibiagwu used the opportunity to commend Uzodimma for development driven administration and leadership dexterity in the state.
He restated IPM’S determined effort in galvanising massive support for the 3R Shared Prosperity administration and APC in the state and beyond.
On their part, the awardees who were all in attendance, applauded IPM for the honour and pledged their continued support to the success of the Uzodimma led government.
