As the race for the governorship race in 2015 draws nearer in Imo State, the list of speculated contenders to the seat, currently held by Chief Rochas Okorocha, is lengthening by the day. It includes the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Emeka Ihedioha; Representative Bethel Amadi; Senator …
March 2013 added an interesting chapter to the history of Imo State. For the first time since the State was created 37 years ago, we witnessed the impeachment of a Deputy Governor. Sir Jude Agbaso still maintains that he is innocent and it is only proper to believe him …
When a few months ago agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested some functionaries of the Imo state government over alleged financial irregularities, hell was let loose. The governor, Chief Okorocha, went berserk. He accused his so-called enemies of master minding the arrests and in a baffling …
The political saga in our dear Imo State appears to have finally ended with the impeachment of the former Deputy Governor Sir Jude Agbaso following allegation of bribery and corruption charges. Of course, we do not condone any act of bribery and corruption; however this measure should be accorded to …
On Saturday March 30th, His Excellency Prince Eze Madumere, MFR was sworn in as the 6th Deputy Governor of Imo State. This development comes on the heels of the historical impeachment of Sir Jude Agbaso . According to an official statement from the Government House signed by Ebere Uzoukwa, “Madumere …
For a very long time, I have refrained from commenting on issues that arise from my dear state, Imo. My last commentary was after the 2011 National Assembly election and after observing the farcical joke that took place in Imo, I dismissed the whole thing and went on with my …
According to information reaching our ears, the contrator, Joseph Dina of JPROS International whose pointing fingers led to the impeachment of Sir Jude Agbaso has been “picked up”. Mr. Dina alleged that he gave a bribe in the amount of N458m to the immediate past Deputy Governor. Almost everyone is …
Following the impeachment of Sir Jude Agbaso, the Imo State House of Assembly has confirmed Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere as Deputy Governor. Prior to this development, His Excellency who hails from Achi-mbieri (Mbaitoli Local government area) served as Chief of Staff to the Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha. A full citation of …
The Imo State House of Assembly has finalized the impeachment of Sir Jude Agbaso from the exalted office of Deputy Governor. The impeachment process began when a contractor in the state said he gave a whooping N458m naira as bribe to Sir Jude Agbaso in exchange of more contracts. While …
Governor Rochas Okorocha has called on the Federal Government to overhaul and reposition the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to fast track speedy development of the Niger Delta states. Governor Okorocha made this call while receiving the Minister of Niger Delta, Elder Godsday Orubebe who paid him a courtesy call …
Governor Rochas Okorocha has disclosed plans by the State government to build a befitting permanent orientation camp for the NYSC in Imo State. His Excellency stated this while declaring the official closing for the orientation course for the 2013 Batch ‘A’ corps members deployed to Imo state at NYSC …
The seven-man panel of inquiry mandated to look into the N458million bribery allegation against the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Mr. Jude Agbaso, has been inaugurated at last in spite of a court order which had urged the parties to maintain the status quo. The inauguration ceremony was performed …