Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma is not running for the office of the President in 2023.
The rumour and speculation that he is preparing to run, a move for which he, allegedly, frequents Abuja, have been circulating for some days.
But a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, says perish the thought. He said Uzodinma does not have any such thoughts, and that it is the handiwork of political detractors who do not wish the state well.
Emelumba: “There is no truth whatsoever in those speculations which are the handiwork of a desperate and idiotic opposition hell bent on distracting the governor from delivering on his mandate to imo people.”
The full text of the statement reads:
“The attention of imo State government has been drawn to rumours making the rounds that the Executive Governor of the state, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma has joined the presidential race.
“There is no truth whatsoever in those speculations which are the handiwork of a desperate and idiotic opposition hell bent on distracting the governor from delivering on his mandate to imo people.
“The Governor has neither contemplated contesting for the presidency nor informed anyone of such intention.
“Apart from being preoccupied with the delivering of democracy dividends to the people and making their lives meaningful, Uzodinma is committed to serving out his tenure satisfactory.
“Imo people and all political associates of the governor nationwide should disregard the malicious rumours as a vain attempt to smear the name of Uzodinma.”
