{"id":51387,"date":"2026-11-14T14:24:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T14:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?p=51387"},"modified":"2026-11-14T14:24:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T14:24:01","slug":"2010-set-of-councillors-in-imo-hails-governor-hope-uzodimma-commends-his-magnanimity-as-he-approves-payment-of-all-outstanding-entitlements-after-16-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?p=51387","title":{"rendered":"2010 Set Of Councillors In Imo Hails Governor Hope Uzodimma, Commends His Magnanimity As He Approves Payment Of All Outstanding Entitlements After 16 Years\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2010 Set Of Councillors In Imo Hails Governor Hope Uzodimma, Commends His Magnanimity As He Approves Payment Of All Outstanding Entitlements After 16 Years<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/?attachment_id=51388\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-51388\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51388\" src=\"http:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG-20261114-WA0019.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"701\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG-20261114-WA0019.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG-20261114-WA0019-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.imotrumpeta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG-20261114-WA0019-665x1024.jpg 665w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Association of the 2010 Set of Imo State Councillors, comprising former Legislative Council Leaders and Members, have collectively, applauded the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, for his magnanimity, compassion and commitment to justice following his current approval for the payment of all outstanding entitlements owed to the former councillors in the remaining 25 out of the 27 Local Government Areas of the state, bringing an end to a-16-year wait for their financial entitlements, since the year, 2010.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Association expressed its appreciation in a communiqu\u00e9 dated Friday, November 13, 2026, signed by its leadership and made available to ThePressman Newspaper and other media practitioners for wider publicity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The former councillors described Governor Hope Uzodimma&#8217;s intervention as a historic and commendable act of leadership, noting that the approval would bring long awaited relief and closure to their prolonged struggle for justice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>They commended him for demonstrating uncommon political will, compassion and respect for the rule of law by addressing their longstanding grievances.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to the Association, the 2010 s<\/p>\n<p>Set of Councillors were duly elected into office during the administration of former Governor, Chief Dr. Ikedi Ohakim, but were allegedly and unlawfully removed from office in 2011 by the Rescue Mission Administration of former Governor Rochas Okorocha, shortly after he assumed office.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Following their removal, the affected councillors approached the courts to seek redress, which culminated in a landmark judgment of the National Industrial Court ordering their reinstatement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, the Association regretted that the subsequent administration of Governor Rochas Okorocha failed to implement the court&#8217;s directive, leaving the former councillors and their families in prolonged financial hardship, even leading the death of so many of them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The communiqu\u00e9 further recalled that their hope was said to be renewed in 2019 when the Rebuild Mission Administration of former Governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, indicated its willingness to settle the outstanding entitlements owed to the affected councillors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the political development that followed the Supreme Court judgment, which abruptly ended his administration, prevented the full implementation of the proposed payment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Association also acknowledged Governor Uzodimma&#8217;s longstanding support for its members, even before he became Governor of Imo State.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to the signatories, during his tenure as the then Senator representing Orlu Zone (Imo West) Senatorial District, Sen.Hope Uzodimma provided financial assistance and encouragement to the embattled former councillors, helping them sustain their families during their difficult period.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>They further disclosed that upon assuming office as Governor, Senator Uzodimma, through his Shared Prosperity Administration, commenced efforts to address their outstanding entitlements and successfully cleared the arrears owed to the former councillors in 2 Local Government Areas, during his first term.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Association expressed particular delight over the Governor&#8217;s latest approval for the payment of the outstanding entitlements owed to members in the remaining 25 Local Government Areas, describing the development as a significant milestone and the fulfilment of an expectation they had pursued for 16 years.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While commending the Governor for his kindness, generosity and unwavering commitment to their welfare, the former councillors stated that his intervention had demonstrated that leadership goes beyond occupying public office.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to them, true leadership entails showing compassion, honouring obligations and ensuring that justice is served, irrespective of how long it takes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>They maintained that the Governor&#8217;s action was a practical demonstration of his administration&#8217;s Doing the Right Thing philosophy, particularly its commitment to the rule of law, fairness, justice and the welfare of ordinary citizens.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Association consequently expressed its unanimous appreciation to Governor Uzodimma, describing him as a compassionate leader whose timely intervention had restored hope, brought financial relief and addressed the longstanding concerns of former public office holders who had endured years of uncertainty and economic hardship.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The former councillors also offered prayers for Almighty God&#8217;s continued guidance, wisdom, good health and strength for the Governor as he continues to steer the affairs of Imo State towards greater development and prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The communiqu\u00e9 was signed on behalf of the entire membership of the Association by Rt. Hon. Kizito Onuoha, former Legislative Council Leader of Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, and Rt. Hon. 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