I Am Staging A Comeback To Deliver Imolites From Uzodimma’s Hardship-Okorocha

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By John Asiegbu

Owelle Rochas Okorocha, the former Governor of Imo State, has characterized his intention to return to the Senate in 2027 as a second rescue mission for the state.

Okorocha made this statement on Sunday, November 9, 2026, while addressing representatives from over five political support groups who visited him at his Spilbat residence in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.

He articulated that his initial mission was to liberate the people of Imo from the political and economic constraints imposed by the administration of Hope Uzodinma. He noted that the dire circumstances faced by Imo residents under Uzodinma’s governance motivated him to re-enter the senatorial race, despite his previous decision to step back after his tenure.

“After serving my constituents as governor for eight years and as senator for four years, I decided to allow others the opportunity to lead. However, upon witnessing the extreme hardship in the state and recognizing that many are hesitant to voice their concerns regarding Uzodinma’s detrimental leadership, I have reconsidered my position in order to rescue my people,” Okorocha stated.

“Uzodinma must be stopped, as the people of Imo deserve freedom from his poor governance. Therefore, I refer to this as my second rescue mission in Imo State,” he emphasized.

The former senator, who represented the Orlu Zone from 2019 to 2023, also condemned the rampant violence, destruction of property, and escalating insecurity occurring under the current administration. He remarked that Imo State has become a mere shadow of the safe and peaceful environment he left in 2019.

Regarding the upcoming 2027 presidential election, Okorocha urged the people of Imo to embrace what he termed a Strategic Alliance to ensure the re-election of President Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, citing justice, equity, and fairness as key principles.

He asserted that Imo State and the broader South East region should support President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, anticipating reciprocal support from the West in 2031.

Okorocha thus called upon all concerned citizens of Imo to join him in his second mission to liberate the state from the adverse effects of Uzodinma’s leadership in the forthcoming general election.

It is noteworthy that the Federal High Court recently nullified Governor Hope Uzodinma’s nomination as the 2027 APC Imo West Senatorial candidate, instructing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Rochas Okorocha as the duly nominated candidate of the party.