Uzodimma Declares For Imo West Senate Seat

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Imo West senatorial ticket on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

NewsWatch Nigeria reports that Uzodimma announced his entry into the race on Sunday through his verified social media handles.

Other APC aspirants seeking the same seat include former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, and the incumbent senator representing the district, Osita Izunaso.

APC leaders from Imo West had announced two weeks ago the purchase of the nomination form for Uzodimma.

They also described him as their consensus candidate for the senatorial seat.

Uzodimma said he had accepted the call by the people of Imo West Senatorial District to serve and contribute to the development of the zone.

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.”

Uzodimma said the Imo West senatorial seat belonged to the APC first, adding that he was only a loyal party candidate.

He said, “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.”

Uzodimma said his aspiration was inspired by the desire to consolidate on the gains of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope administration.

He added, “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.”