RismadarVoice Reporters
June 4, 2026
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has appealed to aspirants who lost in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections to accept the outcome of the exercise and work towards strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The governor appealed during a post-primary stakeholders’ meeting convened by the party leadership to address concerns and ease tensions arising from the conduct of the primaries.
Speaking to party leaders, candidates and former aspirants, Uzodinma described the primaries as successful and urged members to move beyond the contests in the interest of party unity and progress.
He noted that elections naturally produce winners and losers, stressing that members should place the collective interest of the APC and the development of Imo State above personal ambitions.
“There is no contest without winners and losers. What is important is how we conduct ourselves after the contest. We must remain united because the interest of the state and our party is bigger than any individual ambition,” he said.
The governor called on party faithful to intensify grassroots mobilisation and encourage voter registration as preparations begin for the 2027 elections, expressing confidence that the APC would secure victory across the state.
Earlier, the APC State Chairman, Austin Onyedebelu, commended members for their peaceful conduct during the primaries, describing the exercise as a reflection of the party’s growing political maturity.
He congratulated candidates who secured tickets and encouraged unsuccessful aspirants to remain loyal to the party, noting that politics offers opportunities for committed members over time.
Onyedebelu also urged all contestants to merge their political structures with the party’s mainstream organisation to strengthen APC’s chances in future elections.
Stakeholders, candidates and former aspirants pledged to work together and mobilise support for APC candidates at all levels, including President Bola Tinubu, ahead of the 2027 polls.
