Governor Hope Uzodimma has secured the ticket of the All Progressives Congress for the Imo West Senatorial District (Orlu Zone) ahead of the 2027 general elections, after recording a sweeping victory in the party’s primary election.
The results of the keenly contested primary were announced at the APC collation centre in Orlu Local Government Area by the Chairman and Returning Officer of the National Assembly APC Primary Election Committee for Imo State, Rear Admiral Williams Kayode (rtd).Declaring the outcome, Kayode disclosed that Governor Uzodimma polled a total of 230,464 votes across the twelve local government areas that make up Orlu Zone, defeating other aspirants by a wide margin.
Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, who also contested for the ticket, garnered 1,098 votes.
Political observers said the outcome of the primary reflected Uzodimma’s entrenched influence within the APC structure in Imo State and the strong backing he continues to enjoy among party stakeholders and supporters in the zone.
The victory is widely seen as a significant development in the political landscape of Imo State as preparations gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
