Imo state governor, Gov Uzodimma has expressed interest in running for the Imo West Senatorial District in 2027.
In a tweet on his X handle on Sunday, Mr. Uzodimma, who is currently serving his second term as governor, made this announcement.
The governor also stated that he had been before the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership and the National Assembly Primary Election Screening Committee in response to the request to serve.
He 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.”
The governor additionally stated that he had been before the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership and the National Assembly Primary Election Screening Committee in response to the request to serve.
Recall that from June 6, 2011, to June 9, 2019, Mr. Uzodimma served as the district’s senatorial representative.
Gov Uzodimma further said that his latest move to represent the district for the third time was “inspired by the desire to consolidate on the gains of the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Tinubu. Through quality representation, effective legislation, enhanced development, and sustainable progress for our people and our nation.”
Meanwhile, Gov Uzodimma’s entry into the Senate race comes two years and four months after his inauguration for his second term of four years in office as governor.
BACKSTORY…
This move comes barely three days after the Progressive governors forum (PGF) reportedly fired Uzodimma as its chairman and appointed Enugu State gov, Peter Mbah.
However, the Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Folorunsho Aluko, dismissed reports alleging Uzodimma’s removal as chairman.
In a statement issued on Friday morning, Aluko said the forum did not hold any meeting on the matter and that it took no such decision.
He said, “No meeting of the forum was held at which any such decision was taken. The PGF Secretariat has no record of, and is not aware of, any resolution removing the chairman.”
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