OBEREAGU INSISTS UZODIMMA’S 230,464 VOTES SPEAK LOUDER THAN ROCHAS’ POLITICAL CONSPIRACY

OBEREAGU INSISTS UZODIMMA’S 230,464 VOTES SPEAK LOUDER THAN ROCHAS’ POLITICAL CONSPIRACY

 

 

Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has been cautioned against what has been described as unnecessary political distractions and attempts to undermine Governor Hope Uzodimma’s senatorial ambition, with Hon. Samuel Durugo “OBEREAGU”; an Oguta strong political leader, insisting during an interview with newsman in Owerri that no amount of controversy can erase the governor’s overwhelming victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for Imo West Senatorial District. Durugo, who made this position known during an interview, maintained that Uzodimma enjoys genuine grassroots acceptance and the confidence of party members across Orlu Zone.

 

The Izombe, Oguta born oil and construction mogul argued that the May 18, 2026 APC direct primary was a clear demonstration of the governor’s political popularity, pointing out that Uzodimma participated in the electoral process across the 12 local government areas of Imo West and emerged with an overwhelming 230,464 votes against Okorocha’s 1,098 votes. The result, announced by the chairman of the party’s National Assembly Primary Election Committee, Rear Admiral Williams Kayode (retd.), according to Durugo, was a practical demonstration of the governor’s organic acceptance by the party’s membership.

 

Obereagu further observed that the governor’s position enjoys considerable support across the APC political structure in Imo State, from the state leadership and local government executives to ward leaders and other critical stakeholders. He noted that the APC leadership, under State Chairman Austin Onyedebelu, has consistently maintained that Uzodimma remains its authentic candidate. He also pointed to the recent declaration by Ideato Federal Constituency leaders, including prominent party stakeholders from Ideato North and Ideato South, who publicly disowned Okorocha’s claim to their collective political support and reaffirmed their solidarity with Uzodimma.

 

He maintained that the governor’s acceptance also transcends party structures, citing the support of political leaders, elected representatives and stakeholders across Imo West who believe that Uzodimma’s administration has strengthened his relationship with the people through infrastructural development and other interventions. According to him, the endorsement by Ideato lawmakers, who highlighted road reconstruction, bridge construction and erosion-control projects, further demonstrates that the governor’s senatorial aspiration is supported by tangible political goodwill rather than mere political calculations and conspiracy.

 

While acknowledging the October 29 Federal High Court judgment in favour of Okorocha, Obereagu maintained that the legal controversy does not erase the outcome of the primary election as officially announced by the party’s returning officer. With the APC leadership and Uzodimma’s camp indicating their intention to pursue available appellate remedies, he expressed confidence that the governor’s mandate would withstand the ongoing legal contest. He therefore urged party faithful and Imo West stakeholders not to allow personal political disagreements to distract them from the larger objective of consolidating the APC’s strength ahead of the 2027 general elections for Uzodimma and President Tinubu.

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