Politics
Imo State House of Assembly Passes Unanimous Vote of Confidence on Governor Hope Uzodimma
By Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, November 19, 2024.
Owerri, Imo State — The Imo State House of Assembly, in a landmark decision during its plenary session Tuesday, unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hope Uzodimma, recognizing his outstanding achievements and leadership capacity in governance.
The motion, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu, and co-sponsored by 20 other members of the House, received support from members across all political parties, highlighting the bipartisan acknowledgment of the Governor’s impactful administration.
The motion celebrated the Governor’s achievements since assuming office on January 15, 2020, and his smooth transition into a second term. Members acknowledged his exceptional efforts in transforming critical sectors such as health, education, and infrastructure, which have directly enhanced the welfare of Imolites.
The legislators particularly applauded the Governor’s ambitious infrastructure development agenda, including ongoing road rehabilitation projects aimed at connecting rural communities to urban hubs. The motion noted that this progress has improved accessibility and fostered economic integration across the state, especially in previously isolated regions like Ideato.
The House also commended Governor Uzodimma for fostering harmonious collaboration among the executive, legislative, and judicial arms of government, leading to peace, stability, and effective governance.
Additionally, the Governor’s civil service reforms were recognized as transformative initiatives such as providing luxurious buses to civil servants for transportation—helping mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs—and the regularization and digitization of salary and pension payments were highlighted as significant achievements.
The vote of confidence, which was sponsored by Rt. Hon. Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu and backed by lawmakers such as Hon. Kanayo Onyemaechi, Hon. Chigozie Nwaneri, Hon. Francis Agabige, Hon. Francis Agabige, Hon. Ikenna Ihezuo, Hon. Okechukwu Udeze, Hon. Kingsley Ozurumba, Hon. Beneth Ozioma Ebonine Worship, Hon. Chisom Ojukwu, Hon. Gilbert Nwosu, Hon. Francis Osuoha, Hon. Princewill Amuchie, Hon. Bernard Ozoemenan, Hon. Johnleoba Iheoha, Hon. Samuel Osuji, Hon. Innocent Ikpamezie, Hon. Obinna Egu, Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibe, Hon. James Uba Esile, Hon. Clinton Amadi, and Hon. Kelechi Ofurum reflected the collective approval of the Governor’s leadership from all corners of the Assembly.
The bipartisan support and unanimous decision demonstrated the unity of the House in recognizing the Governor’s capacity to lead and deliver results that positively impact the lives of citizens.
Speaking on the motion, Rt. Hon. Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu described the Governor’s tenure as a “turning point” for Imo State, emphasizing that his administration’s developmental strides have elevated the state to a model of effective governance in Nigeria.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that he’s still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Wike’s comment followed his expulsion from the party by the faction led by National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki.
Turaki had formally dispatched expulsion certificates to 11 prominent party chieftains, including Wike, former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umaru Bature, Kamarudeen Ajibade, SAN, Abdurahman Muhammad Senator Mao Ohuabunwa.
He said their expulsion was aimed at sanitising the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Reacting to the development on Friday, Wike dismissed the claim while assuring that he would continue to work with other party members in making PDP a relevant opposition party.
The minister spoke while addressing journalists after inspecting the Interchange bridge and road linking Gwarinpa with Jahi and direct to Katampe, Gishiri and Maitama.
He said, “Those that are factionalized are bound to leave the party, I’m still in PDP and you can see that not everybody has left.
“We still have good numbers and we will continue to work together and that’s what I have said to the party. Put your house in order because at the end of the day, if you don’t put your house in order, it’s the party that is losing.
“So those who are worried, we can work together to see how the party can remain a relevant opposition.”
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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