Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has picked Mrs. Chinyere Ekomaru as his running mate for the November 11 governorship election in the state.
He unveiled her at an APC stakeholders’ meeting in Owerri where he also presented his scorecard under his 3R Government of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Recovery from Jan. 15, 2020 to date.
Uzodimma said his administration had laid the foundation for growth in all sectors of the economy and would consolidate on them to deliver an industrial, prosperous and safe Imo in the coming years.
“We have so much to campaign with. Our works speak for us.
“So, today, we are here to reinforce our genuine claim to re-election.
“I have picked a female deputy governorship candidate in the person of Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaru.
“I believe she will add value to this ticket.
“I expect Imo women to appreciate this gesture as my genuine appreciation of their innate strength and capacity to contribute to the growth of our state,” he said.
Uzodimma said that the process of choosing Ekomaru was “all inclusive” and appealed “to all to accept and make peace with the decision”.
He commended his outgoing Deputy, Prof. Placid Njoku, saying, “I enjoyed a good working relationship with him.
“Let me use this opportunity to make it clear that I don’t have any problem with my deputy.
“He is a very loyal and committed partner in progress.
“My confidence in him has not waned in any way.
“I want to assure you that he is still very relevant in our political family and his political career is not by any means over.
“The truth is that as representatives of the people, we need to be sensitive to the ecumenical nature of the environment,” he said.
The governor said he could rightly and proudly claim that he kept the social contract he entered into with the Imo people when he assumed office in January 2020.
According to him, the security situation in the state has improved as the wanton and unprovoked killing of citizens by mercenary criminals had abated while the indiscriminate attacks on security agencies have been checked.
