In a strategic move ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodimma officially presented Lady Chinyere Ekomaru as his running mate. The announcement took place during a significant stakeholders meeting of the All Progressives Congress held in Owerri. During the unveiling, Uzodimma expressed his confidence in his administration’s accomplishments, indicating his readiness for reelection.
The unveiling of Lady Chinyere Ekomaru marks a crucial step in Uzodimma’s bid for a second term in office. His Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachuku, emphasized that Ekomaru’s selection as the governor’s running mate aims to enhance the vision of advancing Imo State’s growth and prosperity in the forthcoming four years.
A statement from the Chief Press Secretary underscored, “We have consistently fulfilled our promises to the people of Imo State. By laying a solid foundation for progress across all sectors, we are poised to further strengthen these accomplishments and steer Imo State towards industrial prosperity and enhanced safety.”
Addressing the attendees of the stakeholders meeting, Governor Uzodimma expressed his enthusiasm for the occasion. He remarked, “Today, we convene this special stakeholders meeting with the primary objective of introducing our deputy governorship candidate, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, as we embark on a journey to fortify our commitment to building a safer, more functional, and more prosperous Imo State.”
He continued, “Our achievements serve as a testament to our resolve for reelection. We possess ample evidence of our accomplishments. Today, we take this opportunity to reassert our genuine bid for continued leadership. I am pleased to announce Lady Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaru as my choice for the position of deputy governor.”
Governor Uzodimma also extended appreciation to his outgoing deputy, Prof. Placid Njoku, acknowledging the effective partnership they had maintained during his tenure.
As Governor Uzodimma positions Lady Chinyere Ekomaru as his running mate, the political landscape in Imo State sets the stage for a dynamic electoral contest, with achievements and ambitions taking center stage.