Imo Guber Election: Uzodimma’s Chances Brighten as Anglicans Queue Behind Him

*APC unveils Lady Ekomaru as running mate

The chances of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, in the November 11 governorship election, has increased a major boost as Anglicans have queued behind him and his deputy governorship candidate, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, who was unveiled yesterday by the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The latest twist to the Imo governorship poll, played out yesterday at the Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration of our Lord (CATOL) where the APC deputy governorship candidate and her family, held a special thanking over her choice.

The programme, however, attracted the top hierarchy of the Anglican Communion in the state, with the Primate of the All Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Church, Most Rev Dr. Henry Ndukuba represented by the Archbishop of the Anglican Ecclesiastical Province of Owerri, Most Rev Dr David Onuoha.

Bishop Onuoha assured the governor that the primate, who was unavoidably absent would be present at his post-election thanksgiving.
In his sermon, Bishop Onuoha said though Lady Ekomaru was chosen among the lot by Governor Uzodimma based on the grace of God, only God knew whom he wanted to qualify.

He however, reminded Lady Ekomaru that since the grace of God had located her for the job, she also has the responsibility to work hard to qualify herself by not disappointing God and the expectations of the man whom God used to qualify her.

In his remarks, Uzodimma said he would not take the support of the Imo people, particularly, the Church for granted, adding: “Mrs Ekomaru will no doubt add value to this ticket. I ask the Body of Christ to pray fervently for the success and victory of our ticket.

“The evil ones are gathering, but they shall scatter. I will continue to serve Imo people with the fear of God. The Church will serve the people and the government will serve the people and together united we will serve the people better.”