Former Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha and his successor,
Hope Uzodimma, have reportedly moved towards resolving their long-standing
political differences ahead of the 2027 general elections.
A video circulating on social media appears to show the two
political figures exchanging pleasantries and shaking hands in the presence of
former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, who seemingly brokered the
reconciliation.
During the encounter, Oshiomhole was heard declaring,
"We've reconciled."
The development comes amid renewed political tension between
Okorocha and Uzodimma following a recent court judgment concerning the All
Progressives Congress, APC, ticket for the Imo West Senatorial District.
The ruling reportedly favoured Okorocha, prompting strong
reactions from Uzodimma's camp.
Reacting to the judgment, Governor Uzodimma described
Okorocha's legal victory as temporary, accusing him of "chasing
shadows" and indicating his intention to challenge the decision at the
appellate court.
Several aides and representatives of the governor also
rejected the court's decision and questioned its outcome.
On his part, Okorocha called on Uzodimma and his supporters
to respect the judiciary, warning against attacks on judges and criticism of
court decisions.
The former governor also renewed his political criticisms of
Uzodimma, including allegations relating to forgery.
The latest encounter between the two politicians has
therefore raised expectations of a possible end to their prolonged political
rivalry, although neither camp has formally announced a resolution of their
differences.
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Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayNow that Governor Hope Uzodimma and the former governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, have thrown away their differences and reconciled, what's the fate of Wike? There's another political regrouping between Hope and Oshiomhole. Oshiomhole is a serious political foe to the current senate president, Sen. Godswill Ogbodo Akpabio. Akpabio has always stood down Oshiomhole each time he wanted to make meaningful contributions on the floor of the red chamber and sees Adams as a potential threat to his seat as the senate president. Oshomole seems to be joining forces with Hope Uzodimma as he brokered peace between the two sons of Imo state. Sen. Hope's dream to go back to the senate may be clearer now that he has made peace with Rochas. Wike had thrown his weight behind senator Akpabio''s re-election as the senate president while Akpabio stood with Wike when the progressive governors were firing shots at the Wike's Rainbow coalition, pressuring Tinubu to either sack him as the minister or he defects to APC. The game is far from finish, but HE. Peter Obi's victory will settle the impasse.
— Engr Cajet (@arinzecajet001) November 4, 2026
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