2027: Orlu Monarchs Back Owerri Zone To Succeed Uzodimma

Imo State traditional rulers for Orlu zone (Imo West) have thrown their weight behind Owerri zone to produce the next governor of the state in 2027.

This is as the battle for Governor Hope Uzodimma’s successor hots up.

Uzodimma, last year, challenged the leaders in Owerri Zone to unite and forge a common front to enable them succeed him in 2027 when he would have served out his second term in office.

The governor reiterated his determination to hand over to Owerri Zone at the end of his second tenure in 2027 based on the Imo Charter of Equity and overwhelming support his administration has got from the zone for his re-election.

While the Orlu zone has governed the state for 20 years since 1999,  the Owerri zone has only held the office for less than two years in the same period. The Okigwe zone, which has ruled for only four years, is also scheming for the governorship seat in 2027...