Following the rumour that the governor of Imo state governor Senator Hope Uzodinma joined the presidential race the commissioner for information and strategy, Declan Emelumba has reacted. Emelumba in a statement made vailable to us opened up to the public the ambition of Governor Hope Uzodinma on the 2023 contest.
The commissioner said Uzodimma has neither contemplated contesting for the presidency nor informed anyone of such intention.
He maintained that Uzodinma is committed to serving out his tenure satisfactory, adding that he is preoccupied with the delivering of democracy dividends to the people and making their lives meaningful.
Imo people and all political associates of the governor nationwide should disregard the malicious rumours as a vain attempt to smear the name of Uzodinma. We’ve restored democracy in Imo, says Governor Hope Uzodimma In a previous report, Uzodimma declared that his government has succeeded in restoring democracy in Imo state.
The governor made the declaration during the 6th stakeholders meeting involving leaders drawn from across the state which was monitored by LR. According to Uzodimma his government was founded on the democratic principles of open, transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance.