Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state, has appeared before the screening committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the party’s primary election for the Senate.
Uzodimma, who is seeking the APC ticket for the Imo West Senatorial District, said he accepted calls by stakeholders and residents of the district to contest for the Senate seat.
“My dear people of Imo West Senatorial District have once again called upon me to serve, and I have accepted this noble call with utmost humility, sincerity of purpose, and unwavering commitment to the collective advancement of our people,” he said.
Uzodimma said he reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC during his engagement with the party leadership and screening committee.
“During the engagement, I reaffirmed that the Senatorial seat I seek to occupy belongs first and foremost to our great party, while I remain only a loyal and dedicated candidate entrusted with the responsibility of projecting and advancing the ideals, vision, and aspirations of the APC to the very best of my ability,” he said.
The governor commended the APC for what he described as its commitment to purposeful leadership and people-oriented governance.
His words: “Our great party has continued to demonstrate steadfast commitment to purposeful leadership, people-oriented governance, and the delivery of democratic dividends across the nation.
“It, therefore, remains our collective duty to sustain and deepen this noble mission for the benefit of all Nigerians.”
Uzodimma said his Senate ambition was inspired by the need to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration through effective legislation and quality representation.
“My aspiration to represent the good people of Imo West Senatorial District at the Red Chamber is inspired by the desire to consolidate on the gains of the #RenewedHope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through quality representation, effective legislation, enhanced development, and sustainable progress for our people and our nation,” he added.