{"id":49105,"date":"2026-04-27T20:22:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?p=49105"},"modified":"2026-04-27T20:22:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:22:18","slug":"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","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?p=49105","title":{"rendered":"WILL NOT CONTEST FOR FEDERAL HOUSE NOW IN THE SPIRIT OF EQUITY&#8221;, SAYS KENNEDY IBEH  &#8230;GRATEFUL TO GOV UZODIMMA FOR SPEAKERSHIP  &#8230;.SETS JUNE 27 FOR THANKSGIVING\u00a0  \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I WILL NOT CONTEST FOR FEDERAL HOUSE NOW IN THE SPIRIT OF EQUITY&#8221;, SAYS KENNEDY IBEH<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;GRATEFUL TO GOV UZODIMMA FOR SPEAKERSHIP<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;.SETS JUNE 27 FOR THANKSGIVING<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?attachment_id=49106\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-49106\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49106\" src=\"http:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SAVE_20260427_212108.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"836\" height=\"999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SAVE_20260427_212108.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SAVE_20260427_212108-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SAVE_20260427_212108-768x918.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By Onyekachi Eze<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a political climate often marked by prolonged incumbency, Ibeh\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt would be unfair and unjust,\u201d he said, emphasizing that his decision reflects personal conviction and respect for balance, not a directive to others.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He also hinted at a broader political role, expressing readiness to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with his wealth of experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He described his journey as one defined by God&#8217;s grace. 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