Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State said on Monday that he had dedicated his victory to the November 11 governorship election in Imo State.
The governor said this in a broadcast where he appreciated the Imo people and all those who contributed immensely, in one way or another, to ensure that he was re-elected in the interest of the state.
He used the broadcast to invite those who contested the office of the Governor of Imo State to join him with whatever great ideas they had so that together they could serve Imo people better.
Governor Uzodimma, who noted that his opponents may have lost the election to him, said that all Imo people are the winners.
Governor Uzodimma humbly accepted the great honour and privilege of serving as governor for a second term of four years.
He said: ” I acknowledge God in everything I do and because I know that power comes from God, the first thing I did upon receiving the news of my victory yesterday was to proceed to the church to thank God for his goodness to me and Imo people.”
He said, “Of course, I can never thank God enough for doing it again for me. Almighty God has shown that He did it four years ago and has done it again, to His honour and glory. So, I dedicate this victory to God Almighty and the good people of Imo State”.
The governor said that he was truly humbled and deeply appreciative of every single vote he received across the 27 local government areas in the state, adding that they all contributed to giving him a clear, historic, and unprecedented victory over his opponents.
He said, “You spoke volumes through your massive votes. It is an emphatic vote of confidence in our performance in office in the last four years. You did not prevaricate in making that statement. You came out boldly and joyously to give me your votes. Thank you very much indeed”.
Describing it as a historic statement is a clear confirmation that all the different stakeholders who had earlier endorsed him for the governorship election because of his superlative performance in office have walked their talk.
He thanked the youths, the women, traders, road transport workers, and all other stakeholders, particularly Imo workers, through their different unions, such as the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), and the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULEGE), for making him proud.
“On that note, I wish to repeat my earlier covenant with God and Imo people: ‘I will not let Imo people down and I will serve with utmost honesty and the fear of God.’
Let me be clear. Your message to me through your overwhelming endorsement is that you appreciate what I have done in office so far, and you want me to do even more. I heard you loud and clear. It is an invitation to do more and do better, and that is exactly what I will do.
“I do not take this victory lightly. I am aware of your desires and expectations. In this regard, let me reassure you that I will continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to Imo people under our 3R mantra of reconstruction, rehabilitation, and recovery.
I will continue to provide transparent, accountable, and transformative leadership to the Imo people. I will continue to provide an inclusive platform for all Imo people to have a say in how they are governed. These are my promises, and I believe this was why you voted for me. And I will keep my promises.
“In a democratic contest such as the one last Saturday, only one person will emerge victorious. Since it has pleased God and the Imo people to confer that honour and privilege on me, I congratulate and commiserate with my brothers who contested the election with me. They did not lose, but the Imo people won. This collective victory is for the good of the people and the progress of our state. I, therefore, call on all of them to join hands with me to continue to build the Imo of our collective dreams.
“Let me express my profound gratitude to the Imo people who trooped out in their thousands to cast their votes and make this a true democratic contest. I am truly proud of you all. I am immensely grateful to the agents of my party, APC, across the 305 wards in the state who stood firm in the defence of our votes. You have also made me proud.
“I also acknowledge my indebtedness to all the political appointees who campaigned for me and our party and who also mobilised voters and protected their votes on the day of the election.
“I want to extend my profound gratitude to the religious leaders in the state for their relentless and fervent prayers for peace in the state and particularly for peaceful elections. It is also to your credit that you initiated the Charter of Equity, which was designed to reduce tension and acrimony in governorship elections in the state.
“In the same vein, I thank the Elders Council for adopting the Charter of Equity document wholeheartedly and for tirelessly marketing it to our people in the 27 local government areas. There is no doubt whatsoever that all your efforts paid off handsomely, translating to the historic outcome of the election.
“I also wish to thank our traditional rulers for all their prayers for the peaceful conduct of the election. I am sincerely grateful to you, our royal fathers.
“For INEC, the security agencies, and others who saw to it that the election was peaceful, free, and fair, you are the true heroes of the election and worthy defenders of our democracy. I thank you all.
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