..Promises Improved Security
By Amaechi Chidinma
Assistant Inspector-General of Police (Retired), Dr. Charles Ugomuoh last Tuesday at the Labour Party Headquarters in Utako District , FCT Abuja , obtained the nomination and expression of interest form to vie for the Governorship Seat of Imo state.
AIG Ugomuoh, who fielded questions from newsmen shortly after he obtained the form, said it is a new dawn for Imo people. The retired AIG vowed to secure lives and property of the people in the state and promised to look into the human capital development if elected into office as governor of Imo State.
Speaking on what spurs him to vie for governorship of Imo state and what he will do differently if elected, AIG Ugomuoh said it will be the issue of prerogative of governance to restore peace, safety of lives and property. He said he is poised to reduce violence in the once peaceful state. According to him, “it is time to unite the Imo People for progress and prosperity and we need to raise the index of the human capital development in the state”.
In his response to how he will revise the regular but ugly news of killings and violence coming from Imo State, Ugomuoh said: “You know I am AIG – my government will restore security of Imo People, we will guarantee peace and security of lives and property”. He urged the youths in the State who have ran out to neighbouring towns and states to come back, that a new dawn and a new beginning is achievable under his watch . Ugomuoh assured that the concept will be different since he has the political will to deliver the people from insecurity and violence, adding that he will create people-oriented government that will make the difference. The retired senior Police officer reminded citizens that he has contested for the Senate before, he reiterated that he is coming with competence, capacity and character, he assured that it won’t be a difficult task to displace the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that has been vocal in reclaiming their mandate in the state.
On whether he has the support base in terms of grassroots mobilization , Ugomuoh answered in affirmatives, adding “that things have changed and people are looking for change and that i have offered to provide the desired change. Imo people are looking for fresh air and provision of security and honestly, we are going to unite Imo people. Once they see that you have capacity, competence and character, they will queue behind you and I have all that, and they know. I am a tested officer, I have contested for the Senate, I have a masters degree from Unilag, PGD from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from University of Ibadan- I have seen it all, I have what it takes to restore peace in Imo State’’.
Earlier in his remarks before handing over the form to the Imo Governorship aspirant, the National Secretary of the Labour Party Alhaji Umar Farouk assured AIG Ugomuoh of the total support of the party and promised that LP will provide a level playing field to all aspirants. He wished him victory in his desire to rescue Imo State, stressing that Imo people are desirous of electing someone that will liberate them and provide them with fresh air.
A retired Comptroller General of Customs, Mr Ekpendu Peter, PhD, who accompanied AIG Ugomuoh (Rtd), to purchase the expression of interest and nomination form, extolled the virtues of AIG Ugomuoh , adding that he is passionate about all he has devoted his time to and has no doubt that he would make Imo an eldorado. He said they have been close friends since childhood.
Our Tabloid recalls that Imo State governorship election will take place on November 11, 2023 due to the belated inauguration of incumbent Governor Hope Uzodimma.
Meanwhile , the excitement at the labour party headquarters was captured by the national secretary of the party Alhaji Umar Farouk, who said that Ugomuoh’s wide experience put him in a strong position to achieve victory in the election. He said that the entry of candidates of Ugomuoh’s calibre and pedigree is an indication that Nigerians have woken up to the need for clean, skilled and informed candidates to run the affairs of the States and a new Nigeria is possible.
Dr. Ugomuoh who earlier declared his interest to join the Governorship race , stated that if he gets elected, he would demarcate Imo State into zones of comparative advantage and aggregate investment interests to exploit the advantage and create Job opportunities. As a necessary palliative, he promised to institute unemployment benefits scheme to give the youth hope while improving skills acquisition to make them employable.
Dr Charles Ugomuoh is a Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police. A former Senatorial candidate in the 2019 General Elections. An Administrator, Technocrat and security expert. A member of The International Assoc of Chiefs of Police (IACP) USA. BOT Chairman Imo Community Association Abuja. A holder of Doctor of Vet Medicine (DVM) Degree, Ibadan. MSc (Microbiology) UniLag. PGD (Banking & Finance) Nsukka. Membership Diploma, Vet Surgeons of Nigeria Abuja, Married with children.
