The Mystical Hope Uzodimma

The foregoing popular Igbo chorus often sang at political gatherings and which when translated into English means that those who work against Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma are eclipsed and attenuated by poverty and tormented by hardship to the point they look like chimpanzee, lends credence to the mystical quality of Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma and part of what stands him out as a great and visionary leader.

The word mystic is always misconstrued by some people especially the make-believe “puritans,” religious fanatics and so-called “rapturables,” whose acts and deeds make them so heavy to fly for the rapture.

Mystic or mystical within this context is not related to magic or having magical powers, especially of a secret, dark, or mysterious kind – no.

The word, mystic or  mystical as used here is in the sense of having an effect not apparent or obvious to intelligence. It is beyond ordinary understanding; it is relating to the belief that there is hidden meaning in life, or that each human being can unite with God:

In fact, Something that is mystical involves spiritual powers and influences that most people do not understand.

Therefore, when I describe Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma as mystical, I mean his ability to connect and unite with God Almighty, his creator, to get things moving for him.

It is being phenomenal in life and succeeding where others fail.

Being mystical is having a charm effect (not the voodoo stuff) on people that they are influenced to follow you and do your bidding.

It means one is  fascinating; enchanting; hence, pleasing in the highest degree and  delightful.

Let me declare that all those that turned against Gov. Uzodimma or worked against him – one way or the other are regretting it today. They are in pains and agony. They are lamenting secretly, praying for an opportunity to reconnect with the mystical man, who has the sublime character of a winner.

In fact, it is inappropriate and dangerous to fight a mystical man with the mantle.

I therefore advise those our brothers and sisters that went astray like Cain to return and sin no more if they could because Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma is compassionate, has a big heart of forgiveness nourished by his abundant milk of human kindness and our big brother, Hon. Dan Nwafor, a great son of Mbaitoli and “former, former’, can attest to that. Today, he is a Special Adviser to the Governor and very happy, fresh and cool. He is equally working for the re-election of Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma on November 11, 2023 – Respect! Chief Nwafor.

Next is our dear brother, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu and the prolific Ogu Bundu – (Senior Special Assistant, SSA to the Governor), great son of Nwangele – they were former sworn political enemies, who tried to pull down the sky to discredit Uzodimma but realized it is impossible to stop the mystical man and decided to do the needful by abandoning Chief Emeka Ihedioha of the convulsing and imploding People’s Democratic Party, PDP. Today, they are happy members of the 3R family.

The same Ihedioha tried to stop Uzodimma politically by usurping his mandate – I really want to be courteous by using the word, “usurp” otherwise, I should have used the appropriate word.

Today, he has been banished to political limbo and may never regain his mojo after allegedly calling Igbos that opposed the perennial loser – Atiku Abubakar, saboteurs but he has since denied it claiming that he was misquoted.

Only a mystical man can reclaim his mandate twice. Recall that Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma first did it to become a Senator and later to become a Governor.

Due to the fact that he is a man of honour and contentment, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, has no appetite for personal aggrandizement – quote me.

He has never appropriated any piece of land as Governor. He has never stolen any kobo belonging to Imo State and will never do that because as a mystical man, Uzodimma is neither greedy nor avaricious.

Recently, I heard a rumour that Uzodimma has partitioned and distributed the land where the Zoo once occupied at Nekede, to his friends and plans to build a housing estate there – so funny.

It is obvious that man in a state of nature cannot be pleased, and as long as Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour, could not please the wicked man, I wonder who can do that.

One thing certain is that Governor Uzodimma does not have any housing estate anywhere in Nigeria – not that he cannot afford it but he just does not want it and if for any reason he is building a housing estate anywhere in Imo State, it is for the people.

He had the opportunity to build estates as a Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for eight years but he never did rather he has been busy building and empowering men and women, some call it human capital development but I call it the mystical Uzodimma masterstroke and a pointer is the number of Special Advisers he appointed recently numbering over two hundred and 10, 000 teachers about to be employed by the State Government.

The Uzodimma endearing philosophy and part of what makes him mystical is what I refer to as his sacrificial-selflessness.

Did you know that Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma within his first 100 days in office, abolished the payment of pension and gratuities to former Governors, their deputies and others.

It is only a mystical man that can take a tough decision, which will ultimately affect him.

Did you know that Distinguished Senator Uzodimma is about to redistribute wealth through the Imo Social Security Programme? Please every responsible Imo citizen should avail himself/ herself of this opportunity.

In the past, such opportunities were never made public. They were hijacked and seized by whosoever that was in charge and Imo people suffered but Uzodimma came, saw and reformed.

To the glory of God Almighty and credit of Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, the law establishing Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, formerly known as Federal College of Education, has been gazetted. That is the latest in the countless accomplishments of mystical Uzodimma.

Recently, something remarkable happened. Guess what! A commercial motorcycle operator that ferried me to a location in Owerri saw a banner bearing the image of Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma and started testifying to the goodness of our Governor.

He said:”I love Governor Uzodimma. In fact, God Almighty will bless him. Look at the solid roads he is constructing. Honestly, he is doing well. I have not met him one on one but the day I will have the opportunity to do that, I will gladly hold him and tell him that he is a good man.” I was overwhelmed by the proud declaration of the young man and told him to continue spreading the good message.

Then I recalled how I was making a case for Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma during the campaign for the 2019 gubernatorial election in one Departmental store or Super Market at Ikenegbu, Owerri, when suddenly, Hon. Macdonald Ebere PhD, walked in to make some purchases and saw me speaking for Uzodimma; he was surprised because he was not expecting that but as he was leaving, he encouraged me to continue spreading the message of Hope.

According to the Holy Bible in Proverbs 29:2: “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”

So it is in  Imo State today. The righteous, the mystical are in authority and many like the commercial motorcycle operator are happy, rejoicing because of their good work and their achievements, unlike those ugly years when Imo people groaned because the unrighteous were in the saddle.

God bless the mystical Uzodimma and God bless Imo State.