By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has emerged as the candidate of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for Imo West Senatorial District (Orlu Zone), ahead the 2027 general elections.
The declaration was made at the party’s collation headquarters in Orlu Local Government Area (LGA) by the Chairman and Returning Officer of the National Assembly APC Primary Election Committee for Imo State, Rear Admiral Williams Kayode (rtd).
Announcing the results, Kayode disclosed that Gov. Uzodimma recorded a sweeping victory with a total of 230,464 votes garnered across the 12 LGAs of Orlu Zone.
His closest challenger, former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, secured 1,098 votes.
The outcome of the primary election further underscores Gov. Uzodimma’s strong political influence within the zone and the overwhelming support he enjoys among party faithful ahead 2027.
Uzodimma was a two-term senator (2011-2019) under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before becoming governor.
*PHOTO CAPTION: Gov. Uzodimma.
