Tag: Hope Uzodinma

Tinubu replaces Uzodinma as Chairman, APC Convention C’ttee 

Aminu Imam
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…Adds Wike’s ally President Bola Tinubu has removed Imo State governor Hope Uzodinma as the Chairman of 2026 All-Progressives Congress  (APC) National Convention Coordination Committee and replace him with former Speaker House of Representatives, Hon. Bello Masari. Uzodinma, the Chairman Progressive Governors Forum, will now serve as the treasurer to the Convention Planning Committee. According to reports, the replacement of Imo State Governor to promote inclusive and unity with the party. The committee membership was also increased from 73 to 90 to accommodate more members, including Senator Barry Mpigi, Senator…

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Ganduje distances self from 2027 presidential campaign posters

Aminu Imam
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…Accuses Kwankwassiyya Movement National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has rejected claims circulating on social media suggesting that he is running for the presidency in 2027 with Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as his vice-presidential candidate. Recall that posters of Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, seeking a joint presidential ticket for 2027, reportedly surfaced on social media at the weekend. The posters indicated that Ganduje, who is the current National Chairman of the ruling APC, would contest for president, while Uzodinma,…

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“No man can be a patriot on an empty stomach” – Gov. Uzodinma

Aminu Imam
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Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, has lamented that Nigerians love their country but the country has not reciprocated the gesture. Uzodinma, who stated this during a public lecture on Thursday at the prestigious Yoruba Tennis Club in Lagos, while speaking on the topic: “Where are the Nigerians – A Discourse on Patriotism and Citizenship“, used the words of famous English Poet, William Cowper, who said: ‘No man can be a patriot on an empty stomach’ in explaining the waning patriotic zeal among Nigerians. At the event, Uzodinma released the results…

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Imo governorship poll: INEC announces APC’s Uzodinma as winner

Aminu Imam

Imo State Governor and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hope Uzodinma, was yesterday declared winner of the Saturday governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Returning Officer for the Imo State Governorship Election and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof. Abayomi Fashina, while announcing the result, said Uzodinma scored the highest number of valid votes cast and was returned elected for a second term in office. It was gathered that Uzodinma polled 540,308 votes to defeat his closest rivals, Sam Anyanwu, of the…

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Fuel Subsidy Removal: Gov. Uzodinma increases minimum wage to N40, 000

Aminu Imam

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has increased the minimum wage of workers in the State to N40, 000. The governor made this known while addressing members of the state executive council yesterday. He  said the current economic situation caused by the removal of fuel subsidy is biting hard on the people and that the increment in salaries is to help cushion the hardship civil servants in the State are facing due to the fuel subsidy removal. In a statement by his chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachukwu, Governor Uzodinma said…

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Arewa Youths link Uzodimma to alleged plot to sack INEC Chairman, demands investigation 

Aminu Imam

The Arewa Consultative Youths Movement, (ACYM) has linked Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma to an alleged plot to sack the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. To this end, the ACYM has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the governor over the alleged plot and also the plot to deactivate the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). Recall that the opposition political parties had last week raised concerns over fresh plots to truncate the 2023 general election, including stopping the use of BVAS and electronic transmission of results.…

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‘APC will triumph in South-East in 2023 poll’, Uzodimma boasts

Aminu Imam

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) will win the 2023 elections in the South-East geo-political zone. The Governor, who is also the Chairman of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in the South-East, said this at a seminar organised by the party for its candidates in Owerri, the State capital, noted that it was the only party with structures in all the 774 local government areas in Nigeria. Uzodimma said: “APC is already winning, and will win in the South-East; because APC is the only…

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“They’re only strong on social media’ – Gov. Uzodinma mocks Labour Party, Peter Obi

Aminu Imam

Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, has asked All Progressives Congress (APC) members to ignore opposition parties who are “only strong on social media”. Uzodinma stated this during a meeting with party members and stakeholders in Imo, on Friday. The governor’s comment is an apparent swipe at the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Uzodinma said, “This opposition, which is only strong on social media with no political structure on the ground, you are listening to them. Our people should not be deceived. Don’t let anyone deceive you.…

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‘Surrender within 10 days or risk bombardment’, Uzodimma warns bandits

Aminu Imam

The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has granted a 10-day window to bandits operating and hibernating in the forests in Imo State to surrender themselves and arms to their traditional rulers for unconditional pardon or risk bombardment. The amnesty is with immediate effect and would be visited with severe consequences if not taken seriously by the bandits. Gov. Uzodimma, who disclosed this at the Government House Chapel, Owerri, yesterday, said the government has decided to rid the forests of bandits and accordingly, has procured the necessary equipment for the purpose,…

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Uzodinma killed Gulak, traditional rulers, others, Okorocha alleges

Aminu Imam

The controversy surrounding the causes of insecurity and killings in Imo State, has taken a new twist as a former governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha, has openly accused incumbent governor, Hope Uzodimma, of instigating the killings of a former presidential adviser, Ahmed Gulak, some traditional rulers and over 140 innocent people during the unknown gunmen reign. Dismissing Uzodinma’s recent stakeholders’ meeting as an exercise in futility, Okorocha wondered why his legacies, which impacted positively on the lives of the people were being attributed to the Uzodinma administration. According to…

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