The Imo State government has reacted to reports of Governor Hope Uzodinma nursing a presidential ambition in the upcoming 2023 elections.
In a statement signed by the Commissioner of Information, Declan Emelumba, the state government said that the governor had no intention of contesting for the presidency come 2023, adding that he simply wants to serve out his tenure satisfactorily.
The Imo government stated that the rumors were the handiwork of the opposition in their efforts to distract the governor from carrying out his duties to the state.
The statement reads: “The attention of Imo state government has been drawn to rumours making the rounds that the Executive Governor of the state, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma has joined the presidential race.
“There is no truth whatsoever in those speculations which are the handiwork of a desperate and idiotic opposition hell-bent on distracting the governor from delivering on his mandate to Imo people.
“The Governor has neither contemplated contesting for the presidency nor informed anyone of such intention.
“Apart from being preoccupied with the delivering of democracy dividends to the people and making their lives meaningful, Uzodinma is committed to serving out his tenure satisfactory.
“Imo people and all political associates of the governor nationwide should disregard the malicious rumours as a vain attempt to smear the name of Uzodimma.”
