Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, finds himself under scrutiny as allegations of neglecting his constitutional duties and causing a governance vacuum in the state surface, according to Emeka Nwulu, the deputy governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the November 11 gubernatorial elections.
Nwulu raised concerns over Uzodinma’s prolonged absence from the state, exceeding thirty days, during which he allegedly failed to hand over responsibilities to his deputy or maintain a functioning state executive council.
During a recent address, the former House of Representatives member criticized the evident collapse of governance in Imo State, attributing it to the governor’s apparent abandonment of his duties. Nwulu emphasized the detrimental impact of the governor’s absence, stating, “With the governor missing in action for the past 30 days, the state is left directionless and devoid of leadership.”
Furthermore, Nwulu accused Uzodinma of governing Imo State autocratically, likening the administration to an empire lacking effective leadership. He highlighted the failure of the governor to fulfill campaign promises and address pressing economic challenges facing the state.
In his concluding remarks, Nwulu expressed concern over the legitimacy of Uzodinma’s leadership, questioning his commitment to serving the people who elected him.
The accusations against Governor Uzodinma underscore growing discontent and raise questions about the state’s ability to effectively address governance issues in his prolonged absence.
