Uzodimma, Senator Tinubu rally Southeast women for APC

• Published date: 18 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, his wife, Chioma, and Senator Oluremi Tinubu yesterday rallied Southeast women for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of next month's general election.

The occasion was the Southeast Zonal rally organised by the Tinubu/ Shettima Women Presidential Campaign Team at the Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square, Owerri.

Uzodimma urged APC women to persuade the Southeast electorate on the need to vote for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as President and Vice President, saying it was in the region's interest.

He called for a mentality change in the region, saying: 'Southeast politicians must not only think for themselves but for their children and their future existence.'

The governor congratulated the women for pulling off the rally, saying he came to inspire them that 'it is time to take a decision.'

He added: 'Southeast is better in the Nigerian Project. Southeast has decided to be part and parcel of Nigeria and there is no going back because of its numerous benefits.'

The governor reasoned that things will be better for women if APC remains at the helm of affairs at the national level.

Senator Tinubu, who is Chairperson of the Tinubu/Shettima Women Presidential Campaign Team and wife of the presidential candidate, expressed excitement at the large turnout of women.

She also expressed delight at the level of development in Imo under Uzodimma and urged the women to remain committed to the ideals of the APC in Imo and Nigeria.

She singled out the Imo State governor for appreciation for his support to the APC in the Southeast in particular and Nigeria in general.

Mrs. Tinubu enjoined Nigerians not to be deceived by the antics of those who believe that religion should be used to blindfold the people.

She said: 'Tinubu/Shettima are God-fearing and will deliver on their mandate to make Nigeria better.'

She further assured that her husband will 'give the women programmes on skills, equip those who will want to go into farming...