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More Woes For Okorocha As More Monarchs Call For His Head

More Woes For Okorocha As More Monarchs Call For His Head

November 5, 2019 9:22 am

Traditional Rulers in Igboland under the auspices of Igbo Traditional Rulers Forum (ITRF) have backed the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which acquitted former governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State of allegations of obtaining his senatorial election victory through duress.

Speaking through their chairman and Obi of Obinugwu, Dr. Cletus Ilomuanya, the monarchs lauded INEC’s decision to go ahead with Okorocha’s prosecution saying, “it will restore its integrity as an unbiased umpire, help in safeguarding the nation’s  electoral process and serve as deterrent to others who may …

APC May Not Survive Beyond Buhari Years – Okorocha

APC May Not Survive Beyond Buhari Years – Okorocha

November 3, 2019 11:19 am

Former Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okoracha has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may not sustain its political dominance beyond the Buhari years.

The former governor, who spoke on Saturday in Kano, hinged his fears on the fact that the ruling party has not been able to evolve an alternative political force that has both the appeal and integrity of President Muhammad Buhari.

He recalled that the APC was hurriedly put together ahead of the 2015 general elections by different political parties and interests saying that their success was a result of their common resolve and …

Suspension: APC Stuck Over Amosun, Okorocha, Others

Suspension: APC Stuck Over Amosun, Okorocha, Others

October 12, 2019 4:04 am

The All Progressives Congress (APC) seems to be in a fix over the membership status of the immediate past governors of Ogun and Imo states, Ibikunle Amosun and Owelle Rochas Okorocha respectively and two others, seven months after their suspension by the National Working Committee (NWC).

The national leadership of the party, had on March 1, few days after President Muhammadu Buhari was declared winner of the 2019 presidential election, clamped an indefinite suspension on the elected and appointed officers of the party, leveling allegations of anti-party activities against them.

The NWC had while announcing the suspension order, disclosed further …

I was hated, called “Okoro Hausa” because of APC – Okorocha

I was hated, called “Okoro Hausa” because of APC – Okorocha

September 11, 2019 12:23 am

Sen. Rochas Okorocha, the immediate past governor of Imo, has lamented the humiliating treatment meted out to him by his party the All Progressives Congress (APC), in spite of his sacrifices and financial contributions to the party.

Okorocha, the senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, told newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday that he got evil reward from APC for his commitment to the course of the party especially in the South East.

He noted that he had to go contrary to his kinsmen and political associates just to ensure that the party was placed on a sound footing in …

Court summons Okorocha over alleged breach of peace

Court summons Okorocha over alleged breach of peace

September 11, 2019 12:12 am

Imo State Magistrate Court sitting in Owerri has ordered former Governor Rochas Okorocha to appear before it on October 8, 2019, for alleged breach of public peace.

The summons dated September 5, which had the state’s attorney-general as the complainant, also ordered that Okorocha, who is now representing Imo West in the Senate, should be served “by pasting same at his Spibat residence and publishing same in any daily newspaper within the state.”

The order reads, “It is hereby ordered that the defendant appears in court on October 8, 2019 to show cause why he should not be ordered to …

Tribunal set to deliver judgment on Okorocha, Izunaso case

Tribunal set to deliver judgment on Okorocha, Izunaso case

September 8, 2019 10:45 am

As the Election Petition Tribunal for the National Assembly concludes arrangement to deliver judgment on some cases relating to Imo state in Abuja, tomorrow, there is serious disquiet in the camps of the parties involved.

After hearing from the petitioners and respondents involved in the various cases, the tribunal has communicated to the concerned counsels of its desire to deliver the judgment in Abuja.

According to details obtained by Sunday Sun, yesterday, in Owerri, the matters where the election of Senator Rochas Okorocha of Imo West Senatorial District is being challenged by Osita Izunaso of the All Progressives Grand Alliance

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Okorocha, wife, to forfeit assets to EFCC

Okorocha, wife, to forfeit assets to EFCC

September 5, 2019 12:20 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has obtained orders for the interim forfeiture of assets traced to a former Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha, and his wife.

The Head, Enugu Zonal Office of the commission, Mr Usman Imam, disclosed this on Wednesday in Enugu while briefing newsmen on the activities of the commission in the last eight months.

Imam said that the commission also obtained similar order on a property traced to a former aide to Okorocha, Mr Paschal Obi, and the former governor’s daughter.

He said that the commission had established prima facie cases against the …

Okorocha is not taken seriously by serious minds - Onyeukwu

Okorocha is not taken seriously by serious minds – Onyeukwu

August 26, 2019 12:51 am

Chief Press Secretary to Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State, Chibuike Onyeukwu has described the current antics of the immediate past governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha as being in a panicky mood especially with his eight-year administration under intense scrutiny. In this interview, he spoke on various issues.

There have been altercations between the new administration in the state and the immediate past governor, Senator

Rochas Okorocha. Don’t you think it is a distraction to Governor Ihedioha?

There is no altercation at all. What Imo people have seen to their

chagrin, is a spate of premeditated attacks by …

Okorocha urges IGP to disregard Ihedioha’s petition

Okorocha urges IGP to disregard Ihedioha’s petition

August 24, 2019 11:21 am

Sen. Rochas Okorocha, the immediate past governor of Imo has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu to disregard the petition against him by the present Governor, Emeka Ihedioha.

He said that the Nigerian Police Force, being a reputable organisation, should not allow itself to be distracted by “such deceitful petition” which he said lacked merit.

Okorocha made the call in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media Mr Sam Onwuemeodo.

Read Also: Ihedioha has wasted over ₦70 billion in 3 months – Okorocha

The former governor said that Ihedioha petitioned the police just because he …

Ihedioha has wasted over ₦70 billion in 3 months - Okorocha

Ihedioha has wasted over ₦70 billion in 3 months – Okorocha

August 24, 2019 1:19 am

Immediate past governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has accused his successor, Emeka Ihedioha of being arrogant, anti-masses and mismanaging over ₦48 billion he left behind barely three months in office. In this interview with STANLEY UZOARU,  he also spoke on the alleged attacks on his family and government properties recovered from his wife as well as daughter’s shops. He also attacked his party, the APC for lying against him before President Buhari during the last general elections.

 

What do you think about the idea of a panel set up by the Imo State government to probe …

Okorocha and family facing the wrath of the Caliphate

Okorocha And Family, Facing The Wrath Of The Caliphate

July 30, 2019 3:43 am

𝐁𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐍𝐳𝐞

Certainly, these are not the best of times for the former Governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, his woes first started when the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole denied his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, the gubernatorial ticket as a consensus candidate of the party in Imo state without the usual primary election, after collecting well over half a million dollars from Nwosu, who was then the Chief of Staff to Okorocha, and incidentally, the husband of his first daughter, Uloma.

Okorocha who before then had a good relationship with Oshiomhole, and …

EFCC accuses judge of favouring Saraki, Okorocha

EFCC accuses judge of favouring Saraki, Okorocha

July 5, 2019 12:00 am

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja of exhibiting bias in favour of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the immediate past Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, in his handling of the cases they filed.

The allegation is contained in two fresh motions the EFCC filed before the court, demanding the withdrawal of Justice Taiwo from the two fundamental rights enforcement cases filed by Saraki and Okorocha.

The EFCC said although it did not hope to always win its cases before the judge, the trend of Justice …

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