Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has insisted that he stays within the 2027 Senatorial race, describing ideas that he would surrender his ambition to one other candidate as “a lie.”
Daily Trust had reported how a Federal High Court Sitting in Abuja, on October 29, 2026, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take away Uzodimma’s identify as Senatorial candidate for Imo West and substitute it with the identify of former Governor Rochas Okorocha.
Justice Obiora Egwuatu primarily based the judgment on the grounds that Uzodimma didn’t win the All Progressives Congress (APC) major election held on May 18.
The consequence of the ruling had since been rejected by the APC within the state, with the social gathering insisting that Uzodimma stays the its candidate for Imo West Senatorial District.
Speaking on Sunday after attending Mass on the Government House Chapel in Owerri, the Imo state capital, Uzodimma dismissed insinuations that he would cede his ticket to anyone as misleading.
“If they tell you that I will hold this ticket and somebody will collect it and give it to another, tell the person it is a lie,” he mentioned.
He referred to as on residents of the state to canvass help for the APC to guarantee its victory throughout all ranges, mentioning names of candidates voters ought to rally spherical within the forthcoming elections.
“Go and marketing campaign for the social gathering, our nice social gathering, the All Progressives Congress (APC). There is not any different political social gathering we’re going with.
“For house of assembly, it is APC. For the house of representatives, it is APC,” the governor mentioned.
He added, “For senate, your senator in Okigwe zone is Patrick Ndubueze, in Orlu zone it is my humble self (Hope Uzodimma), and in Owerri zone it is (Alex) Mbata,” he mentioned.
Meanwhile, Okorocha had earlier described the ruling nullifying Uzodimma’s candidacy as a victory for the nation’s judiciary and democracy.
Okorocha, in a press release issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemodo, recommended President Bola Tinubu for, in accordance to him, offering the enabling atmosphere for the Judiciary and different Institutions to perform for the nation’s speedy growth and development.
“This judgment, to say the least, is a convincing victory for the nation’s judiciary. It is a victory for the nation’s fast-growing democracy. It is an excellent victory for the nation’s Constitution, as amended.
He added, “It is a remarkable victory for all lovers of what is right and haters of what is wrong. It is a notable victory for posterity and history. Finally, it is a victory for Imo people in general, and Imo West Senatorial District people in particular.”
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