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Breaking: Uzodimma Wins APC Senatorial Ticket Amid Controversy

Published 18 May 2026 Updated 18 May 2026 at 7:53 PM

by Bada Yusuf

1 min read

Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo State, has won the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)'s Imo West Senatorial District primaries ahead of the 2027 general election.

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The governor emerged as the party's candidate in the senatorial primary of the APC that was held on Monday, May 18.

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has secured the senatorial ticket of the APC to represent Imo West in the 11th National Assembly. — Governor Hope Uzodimma wins APC senatorial ticket Photo Credit: @Hope_Uzodimma1
Source: Twitter

Governor Uzodimma had previously served as the senator for Imo West between 2011 and 2019. He is seeking a return to the Red Chamber after completing his tenure as the governor of Imo state.

Channels TV reported that the governor's tenure is expected to end in January 2028.

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