Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has attributed the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s success in the recent off-cycle elections in Imo and Kogi states to the party’s increasing popularity among Nigerians.
This statement was made by Uzodinma in an article published by Seun Opejobi on November 25, 2023. The Governor credited this popularity to the impact of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.JAMB Result
In the elections, Uzodinma secured his re-election in Imo State, successfully overcoming challenges from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party. Similarly, in Kogi State, the APC’s candidate, Usman Ododo, emerged victorious, while the PDP won in Bayelsa State with the re-election of Governor Douye Diri.JAMB Portal
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Following their victories, both Uzodinma and Ododo visited President Tinubu at the presidential Villa to present their certificates of return. During this visit, Uzodinma emphasized that the victories in Kogi and Imo states were indicative of the APC’s growing appeal and acceptance among the electorate, reflecting the party’s strengthening position in the Nigerian political landscape.NYSC PORTAL
According to Uzodinma: “You recall that the election of November 11, our great party, APC, is growing in popularity and came out successfully in Kogi and Imo states.
“Our victory at the polls shows that Nigerians are still very happy with the APC. Nigerians voted en-mass for the President and this victory validates this claim through the voters in Kogi state and Imo state.informationguidenigeria
“So we have come to honour the president and also use the opportunity to thank him for his support, advice, and wisdom.
“He imparted on us and achievements he has recorded since he became the president which most of us leverage on to be able to convince the voters to vote for us.”
