Why I Joined Imo North Senate Race — Uzodimma

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said he has accepted the call to represent the people of Imo West senatorial district (Orlu zone), stating that the seat belongs to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Uzodimma made the disclosure on Sunday via his verified social media handles.

The governor said he is seeking the mandate to consolidate on the gains of the RenewedHope administration of President Bola Tinubu, through quality representation, effective legislation, enhanced development, and sustainable progress for Imo people and the nation.

Uzodimma disclosed that he had already appeared before the leadership of the APC and the screening committee for the National Assembly Primary Election.

The governor maintained that the APC has continued to demonstrate commitment to purposeful leadership, people-oriented governance, and delivering democracy dividends to Nigerians.

Uzodimma said: “My dear people of Imo West Senatorial District have once again called upon me to serve, and I have accepted this noble call with utmost humility, sincerity of purpose, and unwavering commitment to the collective advancement of our people. In furtherance of this responsibility, I presented myself before the leadership of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Screening Committee for the National Assembly Primary Election. During the engagement, I reaffirmed that the senatorial seat I seek to occupy belongs first and foremost to our great party, while I remain only a loyal and dedicated candidate entrusted with the responsibility of projecting and advancing the ideals, vision, and aspirations of the APC to the very best of my ability. Our great party has continued to demonstrate steadfast commitment to purposeful leadership, people-oriented governance, and the delivery of democratic dividends across the nation. It, therefore, remains our collective duty to sustain and deepen this noble mission for the benefit of all Nigerians. My aspiration to represent the good people of Imo West Senatorial District at the Red Chamber is inspired by the desire to consolidate on the gains of the #RenewedHope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through quality representation, effective legislation, enhanced development, and sustainable progress for our people and our nation.”

Currently, three people have purchased forms for the Imo West senatorial seat: former Governor Rochas Okorocha, current Governor Hope Uzodimma, and the serving Senator, Osita Izunaso.

However, Uzodimma controls the party structure in Imo State and is expected to win, especially as party stalwarts insist that he is their consensus candidate.