I won’t surrender my senatorial ticket — Uzodimma.
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has insisted that he remains in the 2027 Senatorial race, describing suggestions that he would surrender his ambition to another candidate as “a lie”.
Justice Obiora Egwuatu based the judgment on the grounds that Uzodimma did not win the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election held on May 18.
The outcome of the ruling has since been rejected by the APC in the state, with the party insisting that Uzodimma remains its candidate for Imo West Senatorial District.
Speaking on Sunday after attending Mass at the Government House Chapel in Owerri, the Imo state capital, Uzodimma dismissed insinuations that he would cede his ticket to anyone as deceptive. “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 said. He called on residents of the state to canvass support for the APC to ensure its victory across all levels, mentioning names of candidates voters should rally round in the forthcoming elections. “Go and campaign for the party, our great party, the All Progressives Congress, APC.
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