The Orlu Youth Consultative Assembly (OYCA) has expressed full support for Governor Hope Uzodimma’s recent admonition to political stakeholders from Owerri zone to desist from actions and utterances that could disrupt the political stability of Imo State ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Speaking with journalists in Owerri, the National Convener of OYCA, Prince Izunna Obiefule, JP, recalled that the governor had, during a meeting with major political stakeholders of Owerri zone about two weeks ago, cautioned them against overheating the polity.
The group recalled that Governor Uzodimma had also appealed to the stakeholders to avoid activities capable of creating political tension in the state, emphasizing that it is too early to begin discussions about succession for the 2027 governorship election.
OYCA, a political pressure group comprising youths from all villages, communities, and political wards across the twelve local government areas of Orlu senatorial district, echoed the governor’s sentiments. The group also referenced a statement by the Orlu Zone Political Consultative Assembly (OPOCA), an apex body representing Orlu zone indigenes, which criticized certain political actors from Owerri zone.
OPOCA had called on them to cease actions perceived as insulting to a “focused, visionary, and result-oriented leader” like Governor Uzodimma.
Aligning with both Governor Uzodimma’s call for caution and OPOCA’s statement, OYCA reminded Owerri zone political stakeholders that Imo State is not a “Banana Republic where anything goes.” The group stressed that political activities in the state should follow principles of decorum and responsibility.
OYCA further cautioned that Governor Uzodimma’s second term has just begun, with three years remaining. It warned that those engaging in premature mobilization for the 2027 elections are enemies of Imo State, attempting to divert attention from the governor’s ongoing development agenda.
The group emphasized that the focus should remain on supporting the administration’s performance-driven initiatives rather than on early politicking, which could undermine the state’s progress.
PHOTO CAPTION: Prince Izunna Obiefule, JP,
National Convener, OYCA
