Will Hope Uzodimma Do Well in His Second Term?
Constancy is the heart of reliability, but change, although characterised by a rearrangement of variables, is what inaugurates progress. In Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has been reinstated as the executive governor, leading to all shades of expectations. Given his performance in the first four years, citizens are divided over what to expect: positive change or the flowing curtains of blood, sweat, and tears.
The second term of Governor Uzodimma is underway. Set in motion by high-profile individuals like President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Uzodimma second term surely bears the marking of something momentous. However, knowing the governor and how he managed the state the first time, one wonders if there will be a significant positive change in the state for the next four years.
Truth be told, even though the governor is the same person the people cried their eyes out to before, they have renewed their hope and wiped their tears, trusting that things will be far better this time.
This is not to say that Uzodimma ’s first term in office was marked by one dilemma after another. Yes, there were critical security issues and the economy never really reached the height expected from the superintendence of someone with an all-round educational background. But there were also tangible milestones, including infrastructural development, educational funding, and a persistent concern for public sector workers, to name a few.
These milestones serve as a measuring line for Uzodimma second term in office. Should his achievements revolve around these developments and not propel Imo further, he would be considered to have failed them. Similarly, should he eclipse these milestones and broaden the scope of governance, he would be deemed progressive and well-meaning, and will very likely win the respect and approval of