Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has relieved six of his commissioners, who expressed intent to run for various positions in the 2015 general elections, of their positions.

In a statement signed by Okorocha’s Principal Secretary, Dr. Paschal Obi, the governor explained that the commissioners were relieved of their positions to enable them pursue their elective political career which they are currently aspiring for.

According to the statement also aired on the state owned Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), the commissioners involved included the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Dr. Theodore Ekechi; Mr. John Chike Okafor (Finance); Mr. Nick Opara-Ndudu (Internal Resources and Pension Matters); Dr. Ifeanyi Nwachukwu (Public Utilities); Dr. Uche Ejiogu (Primary and Secondary Education), and Ugochi Nnanna-Okoro (Industry).

They were directed to hand over to their Permanent Secretaries.

Read more @ http://newsnownigeria.com.ng/2015-okorocha-sacks-six-commissioners-see-list-of-affected-commissioners/

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