Uzodimma urges unity after APC primaries

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has urged members of the party to remain united and align with the decisions of the All Progressives Congress following the conclusion of the primaries. The governor stated this during the party’s expanded stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday at the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Convention Centre in Owerri. Uzodimma said the party’s decisions were final and appealed to aggrieved members to accept the outcome in good faith and work towards the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections. He reiterated the need for Imo State and the South-East to strengthen their position in national politics by ensuring that President Bola Tinubu secures overwhelming support from the state in the next election, thereby enhancing the region’s political bargaining power. The governor also praised President Tinubu for supporting his vision for the development and prosperity of Imo State, arguing that the significant infrastructural and social renewal witnessed in the state would not have been possible without the President’s support. “We must work harder to ensure that President Bola Tinubu gets a huge number of votes from this state in the coming election as a show of gratitude for his sterling performance and, especially, for his goodwill towards the state and the South-East. It is to the credit of His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, that I have changed the face of Imo State for the better,” he said. Speaking at the meeting, the APC State Chairman, Chief Austin Onyedebelu, commended aspirants for what he described as their display of sportsmanship and loyalty following the primaries that produced the party’s candidates across various constituencies in the state. Onyedebelu congratulated the candidates and appealed to those who were unsuccessful to remain patient and respect the party’s decision. “Now that the primaries have come and gone, I warmly congratulate all those who emerged as candidates of our great party. To those who were not fortunate this time, I appeal for patience and understanding,” he said. Related News 1,200 killed by bandits in Kwara since 2023, says group 2027: Delta gov backs Tinubu’s re-election bid, cites family ties JUST IN: Six Oyo Rep members dump PDP for APM He also commended Governor Uzodimma for providing leadership that ensured the successful and peaceful conduct of the primaries, while praising party members for their discipline and loyalty before, during and after the exercise. Onyedebelu advised those who might still be disappointed by the outcome of the nomination process to accept the result in