Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has advised Nigerians not to politicize the issue of security for the overall interest of the nation.
The governor who spoke on his return from the five day trip with President Muhammadu Buhari to Addis Ababa, stated that insecurity did not start with President Buhari and that the government was doing its best to nip the problem in the bud. “Government is winning the war against terror as can be witnessed with the success recorded since President Buhari took over power,” he said.
“Before 2015, Boko Haram was in control of 17 local government areas in Borno State and nobody dared visit the borders of Adamawa and Yobe states. Today, the story has changed and government is in control of the three states, which is a success story.
“The President is resilient and determined; our armed forces are doing their best. All they need is the support and prayers of all Nigerians.”
He would not comment on the Supreme Court review of the January 14th judgment that enthroned him as the governor of Imo State. “I’m aware, as a lawmaker, that jurisdiction is given to the court by the constitution; and under 4th alteration, Section 285 (7) of the Constitution, 1999 (as amended), the Supreme Court is allowed only 60 days to adjudicate into Court is just a mere electoral matters and 60 days have since elapsed. Going back to the Supreme is mere academic exercise,” he said.