The people of Okigwe Zone in Imo State have passed a vote of implicit confidence in Governor Hope Uzodimma, assuring him of their commitment to work together to sustain his legacies in the state.
They also resolved to embrace one another as one indivisible family bound by a shared heritage, destiny, and vision for progress.
In a communiqué issued at the end of a Peace and Unity Summit organized by the Okigwe Council of Traditional Rulers and held at Otoko, Obowo Local Government Area headquarters, they expressed profound appreciation to the governor for his visionary and people-oriented leadership that has transformed the landscape of the state.
They further noted with admiration the governor’s legacy projects, his commitment to infrastructural rebirth, economic revitalization, and the restoration of confidence in governance.
The communiqué was signed by the Chairman of the Okigwe Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Iheanacho Ndukwe; Chairman of the Summit, Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu; former INEC Chairman, Prof. Maurice Iwu; former Governor of the state, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim; former Prelate of the Methodist Church, Dr. S. K. Uche; and Chief Longiers Anyanwu, among others.
They pledged to sustain the legacies of Governor Uzodimma, reaffirming their unwavering love, loyalty, and continued support for his administration. The communiqué stated that the people of Okigwe, who have always identified with his progressive ideals, reaffirm their unwavering love, loyalty, and continued support for Governor Hope Uzodimma’s administration. They further resolved to sustain and preserve his monumental legacies and infrastructural feats as a testament to his enduring impact on the development of the state.
Following the governor’s acknowledgment of the contributions of late Chief Sam Mbakwe, an illustrious son of Okigwe and former governor of Imo State, the people vowed to reciprocate the gesture.
According to them, it is self-evident that His Excellency has sustained the legacies of our illustrious son, Chief Sam Mbakwe. The summit therefore declared that Okigwe Zone is holistically disposed to reciprocate this gesture with its avowed commitment to equally sustain His Excellency Governor Uzodimma’s legacies without reservations because we have a moral duty to do so.
They also resolved to sustain the unity and brotherhood of the zone, adopt the principle of oneness, and commit to the cherished Igbo values of communality and peaceful coexistence with sister zones in Imo State.
In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the occasion, Nze Chukwu, harped on the need for Okigwe people to work together as a group for the benefit of all.
Also speaking, former INEC Chairman, Prof. Iwu, cautioned against early campaigns ahead of the 2027 election, saying it was too early and capable of distracting the governor. He urged the people to rally around the governor to enable him to finish strong and to work with all elected and appointed political leaders to attract the dividends of democracy to the zone.
The keynote speaker, Prof. Chidi Osuagwu, called for unity in the zone and condemned the pull-down syndrome prevalent among the political class.
Speaking earlier, Eze Ndukwe, who is also the Deputy Chairman of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, commended the Secretary to the Government of Imo State, Chief Cosmas Iwu, for his deep commitment to the peace and unity of Okigwe Zone and the state.
He praised him for working harmoniously with the governor, noting that he has made the people of Okigwe proud with his excellent performance in office.
Similarly, the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Hon. Sam Osuji, eulogized Chief Iwu for being a dependable pillar for the success of the summit.
