Hope Uzodimma, the Governor of Imo State, is facing criticism over a resurrected newspaper publication that falsely claims he promised to pay the bride price for traditional marriages between Fulani herdsmen/settlers and Imo women. The publishers have since disowned the news, labeling it a malicious attempt to slander the governor and mislead the public.
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As the Governor of Imo State since 2020, Hope Uzodimma has been focused on promoting inter-ethnic harmony and good governance in the state . In fact, he received a peace award from the United Nations in 2022 for his efforts . Recently, he has been working on various initiatives, including making Imo State the electricity hub of South East Nigeria by signing the Imo State Electricity Bill into law .
The retracted publication claimed that Governor Uzodimma made the promise during a meeting with Fulani leaders in the state. However, the publishers have since issued a statement distancing themselves from the article, labeling it a "false and malicious" attempt to slander the governor.
In a statement, Governor Uzodimma's office described the publication as "a blatant lie, aimed at causing ethnic tension and misinformation." The governor emphasized his commitment to promoting inter-ethnic harmony and good governance in Imo State.
Despite this controversy, Governor Uzodimma remains focused on his administration's achievements, including:
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- Signing the Imo State Electricity Bill into law
- Inaugurating a new cabinet with 24 commissioners
- Receiving the United Nations Peace Award in 2022
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The false publication against Governor Hope Uzodimma serves as a reminder of the dangers of misinformation and the importance of verifying facts. As Imo State continues to make progress under his leadership, it is essential to reject malicious attempts to divide the people and undermine good governance.
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