“If They Tell You That I Will Hold This Ticket And Somebody Will Collect It, It Is A Lie–Uzodimma

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has rejected suggestions that he could lose the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket ahead of the forthcoming elections, declaring that no individual would take the ticket away from him and transfer it to another aspirant.

According to a report by The Cable on Monday, November 9, 2026, Uzodimma made the statement on Sunday while speaking with journalists shortly after attending a church service at the Government House Chapel in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

The governor used the interaction to address growing speculation about his political future and the possibility of facing competition from other party members seeking the same senatorial ticket.

Reports and discussions surrounding the APC’s candidate-selection process had raised questions about whether Uzodimma would retain the party’s support or whether another aspirant could emerge as its preferred candidate.

However, the governor dismissed such suggestions, maintaining that claims about losing the ticket were untrue. His response conveyed confidence in his position within the ruling party and his expectation that he would remain its candidate for the senatorial contest.

Uzodimma also challenged those spreading the speculation to disregard the claims, insisting that nobody would simply remove the ticket from him and hand it over to another politician.

His comments come at a time when political activities are gradually intensifying within the APC as aspirants and other stakeholders begin making preparations for the forthcoming elections.

The selection of candidates is expected to generate discussions and possible disagreements in several political parties, particularly where prominent officeholders and other interested politicians are seeking party nominations.

In Imo State, the governor’s position on the senatorial ticket has therefore attracted attention, especially amid questions about the influence of party leaders and the interests of other potential contenders.

Speaking directly about the possibility of losing the APC ticket to another aspirant, 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.”

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