- The political logjam in the Imo state chapter of the APC is still on
- Uche Nwosu, son-in-law to Governor Rochas Okorocha said the governorship candidate of the APC, Senator Hope Uzodinma, will not be governor
- Nwosu described Senator Uzodinma as a tenant in the APC
Chief Uche Nwosu, chief of staff and son-in-law to Imo state governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, on Tuesday, November 13, said that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Senator Hope Uzodinma, will not be governor.
Chief Nwosu who spoke to his supporters shortly after his arrival from Abuja, said that “Uzodinma is a tenant in the APC.”
Chief Nwosu who is laying claim to the governorship ticket of the party in the state, expressed confidence that the court will deliver judgement in his favor.
He debunked the rumour making the rounds that he had concluded plans to dump the APC for another party in order to realise his governorship ambition.
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His words: “I am the lawful governorship candidate of the APC in Imo state. Our national chairman did not respect the rule of law and the constitution of our party in substituting senator Hope Uzodinma’s name for mine.
“The records are very clear. I won the first primary election on October 2. I also won the second primary held on October 6. The records are there. The police, INEC and DSS reports affirm my victories.
“It is only for a matter of time. We will get justice in court. My name shall be on the ballot. I shall be announced as the APC governorship candidate in Imo state. Hope Uzodinma won’t be governor.
“There is no truth in the rumour that I have dumped the APC for Democratic Alternative. I am still in APC. I am a founding member of the ruling party. I won the ticket of the party and I shall lead the APC to victory in Imo state in 2019.”
Recently, the Director General, Nwosu Campaign Organisation, Chief Chidi Ibe, said members of the organisation would fight with the last drop of their blood to ensure that Chief Nwosu was fielded to contest the governorship polls under the APC.
Ibe made the comment on Saturday, November 10, at the Owerri headquarters of the organisation, while addressing journalists.
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He also dispelled rumours making the round that Nwosu would defect from APC, maintaining that his principal worked tirelessly to bring the party to its present situation.
He wondered why Senator Uzodinma, who only joined the party a few months ago, was nominated against Nwosu, who had exhibited philanthropy in all its ramifications.
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