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Rochas Okorocha Campaign responds to IMO STATE BLOG on N5 Billion pricetag; Campaign Chief of Staff, sets the record straight.

The Rochas Okorocha Campaign team was swift in disputing speculations that there were discussions to step down for Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume at a price tag of N5Billion. In a Phone conversation with IMO STATE BLOG, Campaign Chief of Staff, Prince Eze Madumere intimated that, although there have been propositions from ACN, Okwelle Rochas Okorocha had no intentions to step down.

Prince Eze Madumere who was released yesterday after spending 21 days in custody at the Nigerian Prison, Owerri also disclosed that his arrest was one of the many schemes orchestrated by Gov.Ikedi Ohakim to distabilize the Rochas Okorocha Campaign.

” When the former President Obasanjo visited Imo State, some people threw satches of water at him, the Imo State Government came looking for Owelle, in his absence, I was arrested. I spent 21 days. Now I am in Abuja for check up. “

Earlier this month, Prince Eze Madumere and 18 others were arraigned a five-count charge of attempted murder, conspiracy, and illegal assembly. According to the charge No.OW/129/C/2011, the suspects were accused of attempting unlawfully to kill the state governor, Chief Ikedi Ohakim thereby committing an offence punishable under Section 32 (1) of the criminal code cap C38 laws of the federation of Nigeria, 2004 as applicable to Imo State.

They were accused of mobilising and illegally assembling thugs on Thursday, March 31, with the aim of disrupting the final campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state causing a breakdown of law and order, thereby committing an offence punishable under Section 249 (d) of the Criminal Code Cap C38 laws of the federation of Nigeria, 2004, as applicable to the state.

Unshaken by the experience at the Prison while in detention, Prince Eze Madumere firmly stated that, if subjeted to pass through the ordeal again as a result of his commitment to Owelle Rochas Okorocha, in the liberation struggle for Imo State, he will glady do it over again.

In other news, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has commended the Imo State Judiciary on the bail granted to his supporters. He praised Justice Ahanonu Ben Njemanze, the Hon. Chief Judge of Imo State for exhibiting high sense of responsibility and courage in freeing the detainees.

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9 Responses to "Rochas Okorocha Campaign responds to IMO STATE BLOG on N5 Billion pricetag; Campaign Chief of Staff, sets the record straight."

ALEX says:

April 23, 2011 at 2:15 PM

ROCAS is too big for that. Rochas is richer than Ararume

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ALEX says:

April 23, 2011 at 2:20 PM

If the people of Imo are saying they want ROCHAS then let them have ROCHAS in a free and fair election. the governorship election in Imo state is a test to INEC and its officials.

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edwin aligwo says:

April 24, 2011 at 11:56 AM

The equitable power sharing formula in Imo State was established over ten years ago in order to give every zone in the State opportunity to produce Governor.

In 1999, Owerri zone, whose son won the governorship primary, was very magnanimous to allow Orlu zone to produce the Governor even though Owerri zone only governed for just two years of late Evan Enwerem. Achike Udenwa from Orlu zone governed for eight years of unbroken two terms. It is unfair and insensitive for Orlu zone to contest again after just four years recess! Okigwe took its turn in 2007. In 2015 Owerri zone must take its rightful turn.

Constitutionally I cannot run again in 2015. I am, therefore, the only guarantee for Owerri zone to take power in 2015.

On the other hand, there is no guarantee that any other fresh candidate from Okigwe zone will hand over to Owerri zone in 2015 without seeking second term as provided for in the constitution.

That Orlu could be contesting now is a sign of the dangers ahead for Owerri zone in 2015. We must all join hands to let peace, justice and fair play reign in our state.

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Oku says:

April 30, 2011 at 2:25 PM

I am writing to inform Our able Inec to keep doing their good work, do not allow Imo state gov election to tamper your credibility,Whether the former head of state or the wife of Jonathan all came to Imo to campaghain for Ohakim will not change the people’s mandate,throwing of pure water to Obasanjo & Ohakim is a matured protest by Imo citizen, the western world throw raw egg on their on protest,if your people throw sachet water on you how do you expect their vote, the claim no of vote is fraud,frm oku

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Oku says:

April 30, 2011 at 2:43 PM

we still want Inec if all the tumb printed ballot papers are avaliable it can brought for cross checking,my Able chairman Jega don’t allow this crooks to spoil your good work that the world is giving praises to you and Nigeria,your name has been written with a golden pen which cannot erase in the history of the world,if you know your level in the world today you will not allow any one to dent your image,please use your good office to determine imo crisis,Rochas299254 & Ohakim281365 tks

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AKAMIGBO C AKAMIGBO says:

May 3, 2011 at 9:44 PM

Dear Imo Citizens, with due respect, let’s shut our mouths till and after 6th of May. To be Sincere, Ohakim”s Administration did alot.

Till Friday, for now i am in short of words Our mandate will justify the best. PDP all the way…

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Charles Unachukwu (08063552633) says:

May 9, 2011 at 6:09 AM

Rochas, congratulation on your victory as the new IMO state governor elect. It is my prayer that God will grant you the wisdom and knowledge to pilot the affairs of the state aright. Those talking about zoning should understand that zoning is not about picking an animal and putting it in the position of authority to govern people. If a zone can not present a responsible person, another zone should take it.
My advice for you Rochas, please please try to distinguish yourself like Babatunde Raji Fashola of Lagos state, then you can be sure that the much spoken Igbo presidency will be yours.

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Okanite says:

May 13, 2011 at 12:14 PM

Please please Owelle we Imo sons and daughters will support you to ensure you deliver the devidence of democracy to our people who ‘re yearning for good governance!!!!!.
Please Owelle we’ll like you to follow the legacy of Chief Sam Mbakwe of the blessed memory!!!!.
Thank you, Cheers from Manchester/England.

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Banquo Njoku .B. says:

June 12, 2011 at 12:18 PM

That was an attempt to destabilize the campaign for Owelle; I truly congratulate Prince Eze Madumere for a job well done and for pledging his loyalty to Mr.Rochas Okorocha who has compensated him by giving a well deserved post of the chief of staff in the Imo State government, you guys should keep it up I like what you are doing. Banquo from Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa

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Rochas Okorocha Campaign responds to IMO STATE BLOG on N5 Billion pricetag; Campaign Chief of Staff, sets the record straight.

Prince Eze Madumere who was released yesterday after spending 21 days in custody at the Nigerian Prison, Owerri also disclosed that his arrest was one of the many schemes orchestrated by Gov.Ikedi Ohakim to distabilize the Rochas Okorocha Campaign.

” When the former President Obasanjo visited Imo State, some people threw satches of water at him, the Imo State Government came looking for Owelle, in his absence, I was arrested. I spent 21 days. Now I am in Abuja for check up. “

Unshaken by the experience at the Prison while in detention, Prince Eze Madumere firmly stated that, if subjeted to pass through the ordeal again as a result of his commitment to Owelle Rochas Okorocha, in the liberation struggle for Imo State, he will glady do it over again.

In other news, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has commended the Imo State Judiciary on the bail granted to his supporters. He praised Justice Ahanonu Ben Njemanze, the Hon. Chief Judge of Imo State for exhibiting high sense of responsibility and courage in freeing the detainees.

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