It was an assemblage of traditional rulers, President Generals, Women President Generals, stakeholders, political leaders across political parties, youth and women groups from the twenty one autonomous communities of Owerri West LGA, at Primary School Umuguma during the ongoing Owerri zone leaders of thought sensitization tour held on Saturday 17th January 2026.
In a joint address by the people of Owerri West read by Hon Prince Ossy Amako, the stakeholders of Owerri West expressed appreciation to Governor Uzodimma for his benevolence in extending hands of friendship to Owerri zone by his well thought idea of handing over power to Owerri zone come January 2026.
Owerri West stakeholders noted that Owerri zone is blessed with credible personalities capable of piloting the affairs of Imo State if given the opportunity.
While thanking the executive Governor of Imo State for his developmental strides in the State, the Operational leader of Owerri Zone Leaders of thought, Prince Charles Amadi reiterated the zones readiness in succeeding Governor Uzodimma come January 2028.
Prince Amadi described the assemblage of stakeholders across party lines as a congregation of apostles of 3R shared prosperity administration of Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma who are pleased with the people oriented policies and developmental strides of Governor Hope Uzodimma.
In his speech, Chief Dr Sir Henry Njoku harped on the unity of purpose of the people of Owerri zone, noting that unity of the zone is sacrosanct and key to the actualization of the agenda.
IKEOHA as fondly called opined that all hands must be on deck to ensure the success of the project, pointing out that the zone will give her total support to any son or daughter of the zone who fly’s the ticket of the party come November 2027 as promulgated by Governor Hope Uzodimma.
While stating his optimism on the realization of the agenda, Prince Dr Alex Mbata averred that the wish of Owerri zone will come to pass, adding that the awareness for a Governor of Imo State from Owerri zone extraction is a step in the right direction, as he urged the people to seek the face of God on the journey ahead.
The event attracted stakeholders of Owerri West LGA and beyond such as Rt Hon Levy Oguike, Prince Marcelenous Nlemigbo, Chief Hilary Ekeh, Rt Hon Barr Ernest Ibejiakor, Rt Hon Tochukwu Okere, Hon Lady Jennifer Oguzie, Hon Buchi Oparaugo, Hon Kanayo Onyemaechi, Hon Victor Osuigwe, Dr Mrs Oby Oguzie, Hon Barr Udo Agoha, Hon Barr Ugochi Nnanna Okoro, Hon Fidel Onyeneke, Hon Kingsley Unaeze, Hon Humphrey Umunnakwe, Hon Fidel Onyeneke, Councillors of Owerri West legislative Council, amongst others.
