Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has said the people of Ngor Okpala accepted political autonomy proposed by the APC during it’s campaigns before the State Assembly bye election.
He said the Ngor Okpala Bye election, remains remarkable because the will of the people prevailed and have been liberated.
Speaking newsmen on the victory of the party in Ngor Okpala, Uzodimma noted that the APC has continued to grow stronger in unity and Democratic principles in the State.
He said since he emerged Governor of the State, the party had wok three elections.
“Since my emergence as the Executive Governor of Imo State, we have had three elections vis-a vis the Isiala Mbano/Onuimo/Okigwe Federal Constituency; the Imo North Senatorial Zone and the just concluded Ngor Okpala State Constituency. To the glory of God, our great part, the All Progressives Congress, (APC), emerged victorious in all three elections.
He stated “The Ngor Okpala election remains remarkable not just because of their lacking in representation at the State House of Assembly for over one year but for the political bondage they have been in for decades, orchestrated by opposition party’s dominance of the area in an undemocratic leadership.
“Today, the will of the people has prevailed and they have been liberated. Our proposed political autonomy, during our rigorous campaign, was overwhelmingly accepted by the people and this is evident in the voting pattern and the spread.
“Our great party, the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Imo State has continued to grow stronger in unity and democratic principles. While advancing on this growth path, we remain focused and committed to the delivery of developmental infrastructures and economic growth for the people and the State.