Traditional rulers in Orlu zone (Imo West) have thrown their weight behind Owerri zone to produce the next governor of Imo State in 2027.
The Council, in its resolution after its meeting at Eze Imo Palace, Owerri on May 31, 2024, said Owerri zone should produce Governor Hope Uzodimma’s successor.
“Nde Eze Orlu stand with their son, the governor on his position on the Imo Charter of Equity which rotates governorship to Owerri zone in 2027,” part of he communique read.
The traditional rulers called on “all governorship aspirants outside Owerri zone to wait for their turn after Owerri zone.”
They emphasized that they were privy to the formation of the Imo Charter of Equity by the Imo Elders Council, which was blessed at an interdenominational service and further ratified by a resolution by the Imo House of Assembly.
The monarchs’ endorsement is a significant boost to Owerri zone’s bid to produce the next governor of Imo State.
The resolution read in part: “That all governorship aspirants outside Owerri zone should wait for their turn after Owerri zone.”