2023: We’re Obedient to APC Not to Any Individual or Political Party, Says Hope Uzodimma

2023: We’re Obedient to APC Not to Any Individual or Political Party, Says Hope Uzodimma

  • The Imo state has hit the ground running in preparation for the electioneering campaign ahead of the 2023 general elections
  • A stakeholders meeting was held in the state where Governor Hope Uzodimma gave assurances that the APC will win all elective offices in the state and beyond
  • The governor also stated that APC members are loyal to their party and not to any individual or any other party in the state

Owerri - Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state has declared that Imolites are obedient to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Uzodimma was making reference to the popular slang used by supporters of Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate who identify themselves as 'Obidients.'

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Governor Uzodimma says Imolites will vote APC in the 2023 general elections. Photo credit: Hope New Media
Source: Facebook

The governor was quoted as saying in a statement sent to Legit.ng by his media team:

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“We are APC members, we are obedient to APC not to any individual or any other political party.”

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Governor Uzodimma noted that it is imperative that the APC becomes formidable for the party to win come 2023.

According to him, the APC is a household name in the state and in the country, adding that with its achievements over the years, the people will vote massively for the party and its candidates.

Uzodimma reiterates Imo APC will support Bola Tinubu

David Offor, an APC member shared a photo of Governor Uzodimma addressing party members in Owerri on his Twitter handle.

He wrote:

“Governor Uzodimma currently addressing a cross-section of APC leaders in the state. The governor called on all to work for Bola Tinubu to ensure a landslide victory in the 2023 elections.”

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Hope Uzodimma says Tinubu's certificate controversy is a non-issue

Recall that Governor Uzodimma had earlier reacted to the controversy surrounding the certificates of APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.

According to Governor Uzodimma, the issue would have been since resolved if the Independent National Electoral Commission record-keeping is efficient, and its server functional.

He said there would have been no need for Tinubu to make fresh submissions of his documents having done so in the past.

2023: Igbo group vows to vote Bola Tinubu in presidential election

Meanwhile, the Ndigbo in APC Lagos, have expressed assurance to vote en-bloc for Tinubu in the 2023 presidential poll.

The leader of the group and aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Joe Igbokwe, made the declaration at a crucial and special meeting of the group, held in Ikeja, Lagos.

Those in attendance were the group’s coordinators, women leaders, vice chairman, board of trustees members, youth leader, Ndi Ezes, among others.

Source: Legit.ng

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Jerrywright Ukwu Jerrywright Ukwu is an Abuja-based senior political/defence correspondent. He is a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos and the International Institute of Journalism in Abuja. He is also a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. He spends his leisure-time reading history books. He can be reached via email at jerrywright39@yahoo.com.