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The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has announced his formal entry into the race for the Imo West senatorial ticket under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Uzodimma made the announcement via his verified Facebook account on Sunday.
Other persons seeking the same mandate under the APC include Former Governor Rochas Okorocha and Senator Osita Izunaso, who is currently representing the zone in the Senate. APC leaders from the zone had, two weeks ago, announced the purchase of the nomination form for the governor while maintaining that he was their consensus candidate.
Uzodimma said he had accepted the call by the people of the Imo West Senatorial Zone to consolidate on the gains of the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Tinubu and to enhance development and progress in the area.
According to him, the Imo West senatorial seat belongs to the APC, adding that he is a dedicated candidate entrusted with the responsibility of projecting and advancing the party’s ideals, vision, and aspirations.
He revealed that he had already appeared before the APC leadership and the party’s screening committee for the National Assembly primary election.
The governor 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.”
