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Imo West: APC youths back Uzodimma, reject Okorocha’s Court Victory

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The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Wing has thrown its weight behind Governor Hope Uzodimma in the lingering controversy over the party’s senatorial ticket for Imo West (Orlu Zone), insisting that the governor remains the rightful candidate. The state APC Youth Leader

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  1. The Sun Nigeria Nigeria Imo West: APC youths back Uzodimma, reject Okorocha’s Court Victory The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Wing has thrown its weight behind Governor Hope Uzodimma in the lingering controversy over the party’s senatorial ticket for Imo West (Orlu Zone), insisting that the governor remains the rightful candidate. The state APC Youth Leader 9 h ago · Tier 3

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