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By Beifoh Osewele
Promoter of Hope Rising for Imolites, a humanitarian service foundation, Chief Obioma Success Akagburuonye, has declared himself as the best person to succeed Governor Hope Uzodimma in 2027.
Akagburuonye, lawyer, engineer, renowned entrepreneur, outstanding estate developer, philanthropist, politician and community leader, told journalists during an interactive session in Lagos, yesterday, the incumbent governor’s successor must be someone with a proven record of integrity.
He said though he is not a politician, he has what it takes to take over the baton of leadership from the incumbent governor, who he says has done exceptionally.
“I’m not a politician, I’m a professional in politics with verifiable integrity, achievements, and I believe am the best man for the job.
“I am a lawyer and I believe that Uzodimma should hand over the baton to the best person to continue with his legacies.”
He said his philanthropy across all councils in the state would speak for him.
“My achievements are verifiable. I won’t steal money because I don’t need money that I will not use.”
He, however, declined to mention the political platform he intends to use for the election, saying it would be formally announced soon.
Already, there are over 10 aspirants across various political parties and local governments aspiring to succeed Uzodimma.
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According to him, “Imo State is not an easy one to govern. Over the years, there had been controversies of integrity. Uzodimma has set the pace that needs the right man to fit in.
“I am that man. Imo State has been trailed by governance below expectations before Uzodimma’s administration.
“What the people need now is someone with integrity, who can continue with Uzodimma’s legacies.
“The present administration in Imo State has surpassed itself in infrastructural development and empowerment of the people. Uzodimma’s successor must be ready to continue with it.”
On the controversial governorship zoning in Imo, Akagburuonye who was honoured with the prestigious THE SUN HUMANITARIAN SERVICE ICON AWARD 2025 on Saturday evening in Lagos argued that it was the turn of Owerri North senatorial zone, insisting that Orlu Zone, which produced former governors Achike Udenwa, Owelle Rochas Okorocha and Uzodimma, have had their share.
“Okigwe zone also produced former governor Ikedi Ohakiim, leaving out Owerri zone.
” There has been controversy over Okigwe zone having another four years to complete Ohakim’s tenure. This argument is far-fetched because Owerri is yet to have any term. We must be allowed this time.
“If Uzodimma makes true his pronouncement that it is the turn of Owerri zone, it would be one of his greatest equity legacies. “
He noted that zoning must be factored into the Imo power arrangement as “all fingers are not equal. There are 12 councils in Orlu zone, nine in Owerri and six in Okigwe. If zoning is not allowed, it means that to get power out of Orlu zone will be a huge problem.”
