Hope Uzodimma, re-elected governor of Imo, says his victory
at the gubernatorial election on Saturday has vindicated him as the real winner
of the 2019 poll.
Uzodimma spoke on Sunday at the government house chapel
according to a statement released by Oguwike Nwachuku, the governor’s chief
press secretary.
Uzodinma became the governor of Imo in January 2020 after a
supreme court verdict that nullified the election of Emeka Ihedioha, who was
elected into the government house on the platform of the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP).
Uzodinma’s legal victory led to Imo becoming the eighth
state in the country to conduct off-season elections.
Abayomi Fashina, returning officer of the Imo gubernatorial
poll, declared Uzodinma the winner of the election on Sunday morning.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate polled 540,308
votes to beat Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored
71,503 votes; and Athan Achonu of the Labour Party (LP), who secured 64,081
votes.
Addressing the congregation, the governor said he had been
denied his “well-deserved victory” in 2019, leading him to embark on a tortuous
court process that ruled in his favour.
He expressed joy over his victory and thanked those who
contributed to the process, adding that it would spur him to more action in the
service of Imo.
“My heart is full of joy and grateful to all,” Uzodimma
said.
“My good people of Imo State, I am humbled and honoured by
your overwhelming support in yesterday’s (Saturday’s) election.
“Your trust in me to continue leading our dear State is both
inspiring and deeply appreciated. Together, we have achieved a resounding
victory and I am committed to delivering on the promises made during our
campaign.”
Uzodimma commended the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) “for ensuring a fair and neutral electoral process” and urged
his contenders to join him in building the state.
“In the spirit of inclusivity, we will operate a government
that transcends political differences for the benefit of all,” he added.
Achonu, the LP candidate, has described the election as an
“attack on democracy”.
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