Governor Hope Uzodimma has urged the APC members in Abia to maintain loyalty and resilience for the party’s growth.

Mr Uzodimma made the call on Tuesday in Owerri during a meeting with the Abia APC stakeholders, led by the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu.

The Imo governor said the South-East must reposition itself within Nigeria’s political structure to regain national relevance. He praised them for showing political maturity during their recent state congress, specifically in settling for consensus candidates to lead the party.

Reflecting on past challenges, he said Nigeria had reached a critical turning point. He blamed the failure of previous South-East struggles on “ignorance and wrong political calculation”.

The governor, represented by deputy governor Chinyere Ekomaro, described the 2023 election outcomes in the zone as a “complete political accident”. He vowed that such a “shift in results” would never repeat itself.

Mr Uzodimma said the region resolved to exert significant national influence and a definitive say in the country.

“To take charge of our heritage, we must be part and parcel of the APC,” he said.

Mr Uzodimma, who identified the party as the primary vehicle for reintegration,  challenged the region to deliver more votes for the APC than any other region. 

He expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would win the 2027 Presidential poll in the region.

(NAN)