Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has dismissed speculation that he could lose the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket ahead of the forthcoming elections.
The governor insisted that no individual would take the party’s ticket away from him and hand it to another aspirant.
According to The Cable, Uzodimma made the remarks on Sunday, November 8, 2026, while speaking with journalists shortly after attending a church service at the Government House Chapel in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
He was responding to growing speculation about his political future and the possibility of facing competition from other APC members seeking the same senatorial ticket.
Uzodimma dismisses speculation over APC ticket
The governor rejected suggestions that he might lose the party’s support during its candidate-selection process.
He challenged those spreading the claims to disregard the speculation, expressing confidence that he would retain the APC ticket for the senatorial contest.
Speaking about the possibility of another aspirant taking his place, Uzodimma said:
“If they tell you that I will hold this ticket and somebody will collect it and give it to another, tell the person it is a lie.”
APC ticket contest attracts attention in Imo
Uzodimma’s comments come as political activities gradually intensify within the APC ahead of the forthcoming elections.
The party’s candidate-selection process is expected to attract interest from aspirants and stakeholders, particularly in contests involving prominent political officeholders.
In Imo State, the governor’s remarks have drawn attention to the question of who will secure the APC nomination for the senatorial contest.
His statement, however, does not amount to a formal party nomination. The final candidate will depend on the party’s applicable selection process.
