The Owerri Zonal Political Leaders Forum OZOPOLF, have congratulated the Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, following the Supreme Court ruling, that declared him the winner of the November 2023 Governorship Election in Imo State.
It can be recalled that the candidates the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Senator Samuel Anyanwu SamDaddy and Labour Party LP, Chief Athan Achonu, challenged Uzodimma’s victory.
OZOPOLF expressed their commitment to work with Uzodimma in a release which reads as follows:
Your Excellency, Governor Hope Uzodimma,
On behalf of the Owerri Zonal Political Leaders Forum led by Prince Charls Amadi;(OZOPOLF), I extend our deepest and most heartfelt congratulations on your decisive and well-deserved victory at the Supreme Court, which has brought a definitive end to the prolonged and unnecessary legal challenges that have distracted you from the crucial task of governance.
This victory is not just a personal triumph but a reaffirmation of the trust and confidence that the people of Imo State have placed in your leadership, recognizing the substantial and impactful work you have done in steering our state toward progress and development since your reelection in Nov 11, 2023, irrespective of the security conditions.
In keeping with the spirit of the Charter of Equity, which Your Excellency is championing, OZOPOLF took proactive steps to reach out to our
brothers and political counterparts, even sending delegations to personally appeal to them to withdraw their court suits against you, recognizing that these legal battles were not only distracting but also a waste of valuable resources—resources that could have been directed towards initiatives that will improve the quality of life of our people, create job opportunities, and foster development across Imo State.
To you losers, I appeal and urge you to rise above the fray, and embrace the spirit of sportsmanship, in the collective progress and interest of Imo State. The election may be over, but the work of building our state continues.
Your talents, ideas, and energies are valuable, and together, we can achieve much more than we can ever could apart.
OZOPOLF stands united in its support for Your Excellency’s administration. We are fully committed to working with you to ensure that the progress made so far is not only sustained but set on auto pilot for an overwhelming development of imo state.
Once again, congratulations on this well-earned victory. Please be assured of OZOPOLF’s unwavering support and cooperation as you continue to pilot the affairs of our great state.
Sincerely,
Barr. Kingsley Ononuju Ekwedashike Secretary General, OZOPOLF