Araraume disowns statement on Imo APC primary, denies rift with Uzodimma

Former Senator Ifeanyi Araraume has publicly disowned a statement circulating on social media regarding the Imo North Senatorial primary, labeling it as false, unauthorized, and the work of mischief-makers. His communications team issued a disclaimer on Wednesday, insisting that Araraume neither authored nor approved the publication titled “A Message of Gratitude, Unity, and a Clarion Call to Rebuild Okigwe Zone.”

Araraume stressed that the fabricated publication aimed to mislead the public, distort his position, and create unnecessary tension within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State. He reaffirmed his steadfast loyalty to the APC, emphasizing his status as a disciplined and committed member. The former lawmaker is patiently awaiting the party’s official stance on the senatorial primary, asserting that he has not declared himself the APC candidate and will only communicate through recognized channels.

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Any suggestion of disagreement, hostility or political friction between them exists only in the imagination of the authors of the false publications and should be disregarded.

Contrary to rumors, Araraume also denied any rift with the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, characterizing their relationship as cordial and built on mutual respect. He stated that any suggestion of disagreement or political friction between them exists solely in the imagination of those spreading false publications and should be disregarded.

Furthermore, Araraume expressed his commitment to fostering unity within the APC, highlighting that the party's success hinges on cooperation among its members. He accused the authors of the false statement of attempting to sow discord and misrepresent his views, asserting that their efforts to undermine the party's unity and stability would fail. He urged APC members, the people of Imo North, Imo State residents, the media, and the general public to disregard the misleading publication. Araraume also reiterated his support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and pledged to continue working towards the unity and development of Imo State and Nigeria through lawful means.

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The documents are the handiwork of mischief makers and political opportunists whose objective is to sow discord, misrepresent his views and create divisions where none exist.