The governorship ambition of the Labour Party candidate(s) in the state Chief Athan Achonu and Chief Ikechukwu Ukaegbu, suffered a massive blow as the already soaring chances of Governor Hope Uzodimma at the forthcoming Governorship election in Imo State, received a significant boost following his endorsement by the members of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi led Obidient movement.
The Obidents in the state stated that Governor Uzodimma has shown capacity for leadership and has verifiable track records of better human relationship which his opponents gunning for the office of the Governor of Imo State do not have.
They also demonstrated their support by marching through the major streets of Owerri on Saturday before they converged at the Okigwe round about where they were received by Governor Uzodimma, stating that they have reserved their voters cards for Governor Uzodimma and will use them accordingly to reelect him on November 11, 2023.
The group's leader, Emeka Mandela conveyed their collective assurance to the Governor, emphasizing their admiration for his governance, youth-focused initiatives and pledge to stand by him untill his re-election on November 11th.
In response, Governor Uzodimma expressed his gratitude to the loyal youths for their unwavering support, founded on their firsthand observation of his performance. He underscored the significance of youths in the state and pledged to maintain his partnership with them in the interest of society, promising not to disappoint their reasonable expectations.
