Governor Uzodimma Finally Addresses 2023 Presidential AmbitionYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Following the rumour that the governor of Imo state governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma joined the presidential race the commissioner for information and strategy, Declan Emelumba has reacted. Emelumba in a statement made vailable to Legit.ng opened up to the public the ambition of Governor Hope Uzodinma on the 2023 contest. He went on to note that is no truth whatsoever in those speculations which are the handiwork of a desperate and idiotic opposition hell-bent on distracting the governor from delivering on his mandate to imo people. Recommended for you No old notes yet from CBN, banks begin ration of old notes, Supreme Court s... The commissioner said Uzodimma has neither contemplated contesting for the presidency nor informed anyone of such intention. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app He maintained that Uzodinma is committed to serving out his tenure satisfactory, adding that he is preoccupied with the delivering of democracy dividends to the people and making their lives meaningful. Imo people and all political associates of the governor nationwide should disregard the malicious rumours as a vain attempt to smear the name of Uzodinma. In a previous report, Uzodimma declared that his government has succeeded in restoring democracy in Imo state. The governor made the declaration during the 6th stakeholders meeting involving leaders drawn from across the state which was monitored by Legit.ng. According to Uzodimma his government was founded on the democratic principles of open, transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance. Recommended for you Lagos 2023: 4 powerful PDP chieftains align, back Sanwo-Olu's second-term b... Meanwhile Vice President Yemi Osinbajo denied reports that he plans to declare his intention to run for president ahead of the 2023 elections after the All Progressives Congress Convention slated for February 26, 2021. However, Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, said the report is false and speculative. Earlier on Monday, February 7, there were reports that Osinbajo would announce his presidential bid for 2023. Source: Legit.ng Governor Hope Uzodimma of Oyo state has reacted over his purported presidential ambition in the next general election Declan Emelumba, the commissioner for information and strategy, described the report linking Uzodimma to the presidential ambition as malicious rumours According to him, his boss has neither contemplated contesting for the presidency nor informed anyone of such intention Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Legit.ng Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app