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The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has restated his commitment to ensure that his successor in 2027 comes from Owerri zone, challenging the leaders to eschew rancour and forge a common front that shows their preparedness to provide leadership.
Governor
Uzodimma spoke at the weekend when the leadership of Owerri zone in the All
Progressives Congress (APC) paid him a congratulatory visit at the Government
House. They were led by the Imo State APC Chairman, Dr. Macdonald Ebere.
The
Governor who expressed gratitude to them for the visit, restated his commitment
that the next Governor will come from Owerri zone and enjoined them not to
disappoint Imo people by quarrelling about it.
Rather,
he said, "you have to be united and if possible come up with a consensus
candidate."
Governor
Uzodimma acknowledged that the zone has given him maximum cooperation and
support, noting that, "and any good man must reciprocate every good
gesture."
However,
the Governor reminded the leaders that a lot of differences still exist among
them and therefore challenged them to take steps to reconcile their differences
and unite as brothers and sisters.
"No
man or woman will do it alone, because what the State needs most is peace,
stability, prosperity, fight against poverty and security."
The
Governor regretted that insecurity has done a lot of harm to the economy of the
State and canvassed the need for all to come together to put our house in
order.
"Now
that everyone is together, let no one work against the agreement to achieve the
Imo Charter of Equity."
The
Governor said his administration will continue to work hard for the people of
Imo State, noting that "the government will not be a lame duck because of
the existence of the Charter of Equity."
Though
he reminded them that the implementation of the Charter of Equity will bring a
contest for Owerri people, he however assured that since they know one another
it is believed that they know "those who will work for the people and
those who will work for their selfish interest."
He
thanked them for coming, promising the leaders that having worked well with
him, he will surely work with them, and enjoined them to continue to move along
in unity and allow peace to reign.
Earlier, Dr
Ebere said they had come to congratulate the Governor on his overwhelming
victory at the just concluded Governorship election in the State.
He
said that "the zone saw, fought and conquered," and that the zone
dedicates all to the Governor's hard work and victory to the glory of God.
Chief
Henry Njoku, who read a shot address said the victory shows the love of Ndi Imo
for the Governor and his general acceptability by the people.
Chief
Njoku said that the victory is an affirmation of hard work and sterling qualities
and confidence on the Governor.
He
thanked the Governor for the choice of the female Deputy Governor from the zone
and commended him for his commitment to the Charter of Equity that guarantees
Owerri zone the next Governor after his tenure.
Speakers
for the four Federal Constituencies - Ahiazu/Ezinihitte, Aboh Mbaise/
Ngor Okpala, Mbaitoli/Ikeduru and Owerri Municipal, Owerri North, Owerri West -
all congratulated the Governor and expressed assurance that he will surpass his
first term achievements in the second tenure.
They
sincerely thanked the Governor for promising to use Owerri zone to start the
implementation of the Charter of Equity.
A
former Deputy Governor of Imo State and Executive Chairman Imo State Universal
Basic Education Board (IMSUBEB), Lady Ada Okwuonu specially thanked the
Governor for recognizing the female gender in his administration, and for
camping it up by choosing a female Deputy Governor, Lady Chinyere
Ekomaru.
Describing
the Governor as "Gender Friendly Governor," she used the opportunity
to advise the Deputy Governor-elect to be "humble, loyal and
dedicated" to her boss and duties as she was in her days.
Other
leaders who spoke include - Chief Lemmy Akakem, Hon Ernest Ibejiako, Chief Alex
Mbata, Chief Marcellus Nlemigbo, Okenze Obinna and former Federal Law maker,
Hon Sir Livy Oguike.
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