BY JENNIFER JOHN / OWERRI
.
Governor Hope Uzodimma, yesterday at the Rockview Hotels, Okigwe Road, adjacent Government House, Owerri, received Certificate of Returns from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as the duly elected governor of Imo State.
.
Speaking after receiving the certificate, Uzodimma appreciated entire Imolites who made his unprecedented victory possible, especially the INEC, for conducting the freest, fairest and most peaceful election in the history of Imo State and security agencies for the watertight security witnessed throughout the period of the election.
.
He urged the opposition to look beyond their environment and commend INEC for doing a very good job, as it may be their turn next time, making it categorical that Owerri zone will produce the next governor of the state, in line with the new charter of equity, as his desire is to leave a legacy and tradition of rancour-free politics that guarantees all zones a realistic entitlement to the Governorship of the state.
.
The governor made bold to say he deserved his victory, because, irrespective of the fact that God favoured him for the position, he strategized and worked hard for it, coupled with his sterling performance in the last four years, while the Imo charter of equity was the icing on the cake.
.
Speaking while presenting the Certificate of Returns to the governor, the South East INEC commissioner Hon Kenneth Ukeagu appreciated the 18 political parties which participated in the election, for their collaboration throughout the period of the election process.
.
She encouraged Senator Hope Uzodimma to be the leader and governor of all, as the trust which Imo electorates bestowed on him propels him to deliver on his promises and leave up to his mandate as the governor of all.
.
Fielding questions from newsmen after the event, the Head Political Bureu, Imo State Government House and Head APC Governorship campaign, Imo State, Barr. Enyinnaya Onuegbu, who was full of excitement enthused that the performance level of the governor for the past four years was so high that Imo people unanimously agreed that there was no need to change a winning team, reason for the massive and unprecedented victory across the 27 LGAs of the state.
.
He expressed optimism that the governor will redouble his efforts in providing dividends of democracy for Imolites in his guaranteed second second tenure.
.
“The roads that have not been done yet will be done, the infrastructure that needs to be completed will be completed, moreso the quietude that have pervaded the tertiary institutions in the state will continue, the labour harmony in the state will continue, the Skill-up Imo programme will be redoubled.
.
“So I think Imo will be a lot better than it is today. We are only enjoining Imo people, especially those who run election in other parties, to join and team up with His Excellency, to see that Imo takes a pride of place under Governor Hope Uzodimma.
.
“We need to support our governor who is the Onyendu Ndigbo to achieve greater heights for the South East in the Nigerian polity. This is the time to do it, we must start at home and make him to be very comfortable at home”, Enyinnaya solicited.
Comment here