The immediate past member representing Owerri Municipal State Constituency in the Imo State House Of Assembly, Hon. Ugochukwu Augustine Obodo has urged his supporters and formidable socio-political structure to remain calm, peaceful, focussed, law abiding and supportive of the people-oriented leadership of the 3-R Administration of His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, despite the ruling from the Court of Appeal.

According to a statement signed by Hon Ugochukwu Obodo, “My dearest constituents of Owerri Municipal State Constituency, both indigenes and non-indigenes, you freely gave me your votes on the 18th of March 2023, so as to offer you effective, efficient and proactive representation in the Imo State House of Assembly. You indeed honoured me with your votes. Unfortunately, my victory was challenged at the Election Petition Tribunal. The Tribunal Judgement which was delivered two months ago was against me. However, not satisfied with the judgement of the Tribunal, my legal team graciously approached the Appeal Court to set aside the Tribunal ruling. We made submissions aimed at reclaiming our mandate. Unfortunately, in their wisdom, the Judges sitting at the Court of Appeal in Lagos, on Thursday 23rd November 2023 dismissed our Appeal and awarded victory to our opponent”.

“Umunnem Na Umunnam, it was a tough battle. Nevertheless, I give Almighty God all the Glory”.

“Within these five months I represented you at the Imo State House Of Assembly, I did not disappoint you. I was very effective. I was very efficient. Indeed, I co-sponsored Bills and Motions that will positively touch the lives of Owerri indigenes in particular and Imo citizens in general. I participated fully in debates in the Hallowed Chamber of Imo State House Of Assembly. My positive contributions to debates propelled the leadership of the Assembly to appoint me, your humble son, the House Committee Chairman On Digital Economy and E-Governance. A very rare privileged position that would have offered me the opportunity to facilitate employment for some of you who are not yet employed. A rare privileged position that would have propelled me to attract unprecedented and unbeatable constituency projects to Owerri Municipal State Constituency”. It is well.

“My dearest people of Owerri Municipal State Constituency, the Appeal Court ruling did not take away or nullify my undiluted loyalty to the 3-R Administration of His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodimma. My continued love, loyalty and confidence to my father and leader, Governor Hope Uzodimma remain unshakable. I therefore enjoin you all to continue to support the administration. I urge you to remain resolute in your love and loyalty to His Excellency, for he means well”.

“I cannot end this without thanking my Distinguished Honourable colleagues in the Imo State House of Assembly, especially, the Speaker, Rt Honourable Chike Olemgbe, the Deputy Speaker, Rt Honourable Sir Amara Chyna Iwuanynwu and others, including our able, proactive and hard working Clerk, Chinelo Adaora Emeghara, Esq. I am indeed grateful for your love and support given to me within this very short period”.

It is not yet over.

To God Almighty be all the Glory, Amen.

Honorable Ugochukwu Augustine Obodo

*Immediate Past Member Of Owerri Municipal State Constituency And Immediate Past House Committee Chairman On Digital Economy And E– Governance, Imo State House Of Assembly*

24/11/2023