From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a Certificate of Return to Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma and his deputy, Mrs. Chinyere Ekomaru.
Presenting the certificate to the governor and the deputy elect respectively, the Supervising National Electoral Commissioner in Imo State, Ken Ukeagu said the certificate was issued to them within 14 days as stipulated by the Affirmation Act.
He said “In compliance with the mandatory provision of the Act, I have the honour and privilege in my capacity as the Supervising electoral commissioner to present the certificate of return to the Governor and deputy governor elect respectively who won the governorship election held on Saturday 11th November 2023 in Imo State.”
Reacting shortly after the presentation, Governor Uzodimma promised to run an all inclusive government where the interest of every Imo citizenry will be accommodated.
“My desire is to leave a legacy of rancour free politics that gives all zones a realistic entitleme to to the governorship of the state.
I once again extend an olive branch to all aggrieved persons and groups and invite them to join hands with me to work to grow our state and make it an envy of other states.” Uzodimma said.