By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has called for strict alignment in messaging and mobilisation across the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging party coordinators to adopt a unified strategy in promoting the reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking at the South-South zonal workshop of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Asaba, Uzodimma stressed the need for cohesion, stating that “we are one party; we must have one message,” and describing coordination as “a requirement, not a suggestion.”
He explained that the Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ national work plan—developed after the APC strategic summit in Abuja—provides clear guidelines, timelines, and responsibilities for grassroots mobilisation.
Highlighting key economic indicators, the governor pointed to improvements in foreign reserves, GDP growth, and oil production, while acknowledging that many Nigerians still feel the impact of ongoing reforms.
“The pain is temporary; the gains are permanent,” he said, urging party members to bridge the gap between government performance and public perception. He cautioned against “weaponising people’s pain against the APC administration” and called for alignment in policies and public communication.
Uzodimma further tasked coordinators with intensifying grassroots engagement, countering misinformation, and translating government policies into relatable terms for citizens.
He also set a 90-day timeline for measurable mobilisation outcomes, including the establishment of ward-level structures and reporting systems.
“The President has done the hard work of reform; we must now do the work of communication,” he added.
Advising party members, Uzodimma said they must move beyond propaganda by embracing honest conversations, active listening, and fact-based communication. “Misinformation travels faster than facts. We must counter propaganda with truth and cynicism with hope,” he said.
Uzodimma, who is also Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, the South-South Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, for supporting the APC leadership’s decision to promote an informed narrative of the party’s activities under President Tinubu at local, state, and national levels.
