Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has declared his intention to contest for the Imo West Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections.
Uzodimma, who is currently serving his second term as governor of Imo State, made the announcement in a post shared on his X handle on Sunday.
According to the governor, the decision followed calls from the people of Imo West Senatorial District urging him to represent them at the National Assembly.
“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 stated.
The governor further disclosed that he had formally presented himself before the leadership of the All Progressives Congress and the party’s Screening Committee for the National Assembly Primary Election.
He stressed that the senatorial seat primarily belongs to the APC, noting that he remains a loyal party member committed to advancing the party’s ideals and aspirations.
“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 added.
