Imo Guber Poll: Uzodimma Reveals Zone That Will Succeed Him in 2027
- Imo state Governor Hope Uzodimma has revealed the zone that he will hand over power to in 2027 after his second term in office
- Uzodimma said he remained determined to hand over to Owerri Zone based on the Imo Charter of Equity
- He also said his decision was because of the overwhelming support his administration has received from Owerri zone for his re-election.
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Imo state, Owerri - Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state has opened up on the zone that will succeed him after his second term in office in 2027.
Uzodimma said he will hand over to Owerri Zone in 2027 based on the Imo Charter of Equity and the overwhelming support the zone has given for his re-election, Vanguard reported.
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He urged Owerri Zone leaders to unite and forge a common front to enable them to succeed him in 2027
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Uzodimma stated this while speaking assurance at the Owerri Zone Youth and Women endorsement rally on Friday, October 27, 2027.
He urged the zone to unite for peace to attract local and foreign direct investments to the area.
The governor noted that “unity will bring prosperity, cure poverty, provide jobs that will engage the youths and reduce violence in the zone and Imo State in general.”
Uzodimma called on the youths to shun violence, vandalism and destruction “because such behaviour will not bring anything good, rather it will bring destruction and stigmatisation to them.”
Popular Lagos-based cleric reveals why Uzodimma should be reelected
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a popular Lagos-based pastor, Evangelist Chukwuebuka Anozie Obi of the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, revealed why Uzodimma should be re-elected in the forthcoming November 11 governorship election in Imo state.
Obi, who officially endorsed Uzodimma’s reelection bid, praised the governor's exceptional leadership and vision for the state.
The influential spiritual leader said Uzodimma’s intervention during the demolition exercise, which affected the Igbos in Lagos was commendable.
PDP chieftain predicts winner of Imo guber poll
Demola Olarewaju, Special Assistant, Digital Media Strategy to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, earlier predicted the outcome of the Imo governorship election.
Olarewaju said Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is expected to win the governorship contest.
The PDP chieftain explained that Uzodinma would emerge victorious because of the elite consensus or the split of the opposition.
Imo 2023 governorship election: Top 5 candidates to watch out for
Seventeen candidates are contesting for the forthcoming November 11 governorship election in Imo state.
However, out of the 17 candidates, five of them have been described as the top contenders to take over the Imo state government house.
Source: Legit.ng
