WILL NOT CONTEST FOR FEDERAL HOUSE NOW IN THE SPIRIT OF EQUITY”, SAYS KENNEDY IBEH …GRATEFUL TO GOV UZODIMMA FOR SPEAKERSHIP ….SETS JUNE 27 FOR THANKSGIVING

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“I WILL NOT CONTEST FOR FEDERAL HOUSE NOW IN THE SPIRIT OF EQUITY”, SAYS KENNEDY IBEH

…GRATEFUL TO GOV UZODIMMA FOR SPEAKERSHIP

….SETS JUNE 27 FOR THANKSGIVING

By Onyekachi Eze

Former Imo State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Barr. Kennedy Chidozie Ibeh, has fixed June 27, 2026, for a grand thanksgiving service, while formally stepping aside from the 2027 State Assembly race in a move he says is guided by fairness and political balance.

The three-term lawmaker representing Obowo State Constituency announced that the event will serve as a moment of gratitude to God, appreciation to his numerous supporters, and recognition of the role played by the incumbent Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, in his emergence as a Speaker in the 9th House.

More interesting is his determination not to contest either the House of Assembly seat for the fourth term or the speculated House of Representatives position.

In a political climate often marked by prolonged incumbency, Ibeh’s withdrawal signals a rare nod to rotation and equity. He also ruled himself out of the Ehime Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo federal seat, hinging his decision on justice, equity and fairness.

According to the vibrant lawmaker, pursuing the Federal House seat would amount to Obowo desiring to hold it for 16 straight years; a situation he considers unjust to component Local Governments.

“It would be unfair and unjust,” he said, emphasizing that his decision reflects personal conviction and respect for balance, not a directive to others.

In a related development, Ibeh explained that the early announcement prior to 2027 contests is deliberate, hinged on ending speculation about a possible fourth term bid, as well as to open the field for new aspirants.

He also hinted at a broader political role, expressing readiness to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with his wealth of experience.

From a heart of gratitude, Hon. Kennedy Ibeh recalled steps to his limelight beginning from his early days as a Local Government appointee in 2008 to becoming Speaker in 2021.

He described his journey as one defined by God’s grace. Followed by his three consecutive terms in the Imo State House of Assembly, capped by his speakership.

Gratefully, he tagged it a notable milestone in Obowo politics.

Reaffirming his party allegiance, Ibeh warned against anti-party activities, calling them a lasting stain on any politician’s reputation.

For now, the former Speaker appears content, bowing out not under pressure, but by choice, and framing his exit as a statement of principle in a system where such gestures are often rare.