Rochas Okorocha, the Governor of Imo State, spoke exclusively
with SaharaTV Executive Producer Omoyele Sowore. Governor
Okorocha spoke about unrest across Nigeria resulting from the
former President Goodluck Jonathan completely emptying the
national treasury. He also addressed political factions in the
National Assembly (NASS), Radio Biafra, the presidential and
gubernatorial elections in the South East.
When asked about the economic condition of Nigeria, and whether
Governors across the country are responsible, Governor Okorocha
blamed former President Jonathan for leaving a “virtually empty”
treasury for Buhari’s administration. Okorocha also pointed out
that the past government managed Federal funds poorly.
Governor Okorocha said “if Buhari used the word ‘near empty
treasury,’ I think he is being kind with the word. I think what we
have is a complete lack [of money in the country].
Okorocha also addressed speculation that Governors of Nigeria
embezzled a lot of the funds that were left from the past
administration.
“I’m sure that you are not aware that Federal government takes 54
percent of (the budget) and State government takes 24 percent of
that money. How much comes to State government.”
Sowore asked the Governor why he’s been seen travelling around
with his private jet even though there were rumors that he sold it.
Okorocha responded by saying “that should not affect my private
life. I hate poverty, I hate injustice. So seeing me in a private jet
shouldn’t be a big deal.”
Sowore also asked the Governor to address the poor performance
of the APC in the South East region during the Presidential
elections. Governor Okorocha said that the power brokers in the
South-East and South-South used coercion from the military and
police to rig the elections in their favor.
“What we saw in the South East was not an election, it was
impunity. People say APC is not in the South East, and that is not
true. APC is strong in the South East. APC is strong.
“We were literally at war with the military and the police and they
were able to stop them from writing results. They could not [rig]
the 7.3 million. If they had [rigged] the 7.3 million in the election,
Buhari will not have been President.”
The Governor briefly addressed the recent emergence of Radio
Biafra, a media based organization aimed at secession of Biafra
from Nigeria. He dismissed their actual presence calling it “a
mirage, the more you look, the less you see.”
Governor Okorocha was also critical of President Buhari’s ability
to mediate the civil war between APC politicians in the NASS. On
Thursday, the House of Representatives erupted into a chaotic
brawl when Speaker Yakubu Dogara of the APC announced his
nominations for key positions in the House.
“If you watch President Buhari, he is not really bringing himself or
imposing anything. His neutrality is the cause of what you see
today. The President has said that the National Assembly should
take whoever they want as leaders, and at a particular point the
Party felt that in the principles of zoning and equity should now
begin here [at the National Assembly] so that everyone feels part
of the nation,” Okorocha said.
In light of the recent drama of the National Assembly, Okorocha
asserted that despite the recent disagreements within his Party,
the APC is still strong. He likened the events of figures like Bukola
Saraki emerging to prominence within the Senate to the usual
freedom lawmakers in the National Assembly enjoy, citing former
Speaker Tambuwal’s defection to APC in the middle of the
National Assembly session.
“My Party is not in disarray at all, what you are witnessing is real
democracy. It’s devoid of position, so when people allow some
level of free will to exercise their freedom than most people
misunderstand it to be quarrels, I don’t think our Party is in
disarray.”

http://saharareporters.com/2015/06/27/jonathan-emptied-treasury-governor-okorocha-tells-saharatv

He equaly refuted the made up lies that Imo is owing civil servants. " Imo state is about one of the only states that have kept up with salaries for the past 4 years .” He said.

that's why he's voted in, To fill it up and work.

Same Okorocha that handed over to himself and claim to meet empty treasury

Animal shut up. Okorosha is owing over 1yr salary arrears, even vanguard reported it. Forget about the fake media spin by roaches.

Abagworo:
He equaly refuted the made up lies that Imo is owing civil servants.
" Imo state is about one of the only states that have kept up with
salaries for the past 4 years .” He said.

Can u imagine such a horrible situation? Imo state is just an ordinary joke.

Maxymilliano:
Same Okorocha that handed over to himself and claim to meet empty treasury

was rochas part of the transitional committee team.

Is that why he is owing his workers 11 months salary?

inteli:
Is that why he is owing his workers 11 months salary?

That's to tell u how silly and stup1d okorosha is..

Okoroawusa spoke to who? Sahara Reporters. Okay, that explains it. Enough said.

inteli:
Is that why he is owing his workers 11 months salary?

You are stupid. Okorocha owes no worker. Do you think Imo is a place such can happen? Pensioners are owed not workers. We all know the history of the pension crisis.

CentralIntels:
Can u imagine such a horrible situation? Imo state is just an ordinary joke.

Don't mind the lazy bagger junketing in a private jet looking for bail out ...

If I hear

FP*

Abagworo:


You are stupid. Okorocha owes no worker. Do you think Imo is a place such can happen? Pensioners are owed not workers. We all know the history of the pension crisis.

Nairalanders. Please judge who is actually stupid here!

Shut up u miserable pig. Okorosha is owing poorly paid imolites over 1yr arrears in salaries.

Abagworo:


You are stupid. Okorocha owes no worker. Do you think Imo is a place such can happen? Pensioners are owed not workers. We all know the history of the pension crisis.

Just don't mind that animal

inteli:


Nairalanders. Please judge who is actually stupid here!

inteli:
Is that why he is owing his workers 11 months salary?

wat proof do u have
@ tanoids

The dirty looking gov is busy stuffing his stomach with imo state allocations.

Maxymilliano:

Don't mind the lazy bagger junketing in a private jet looking for bail out ...

inteli:


Nairalanders. Please judge who is actually stupid here!

i think you are sir

Nigeria na wa o

dis is d next president of dis great country,El Rufai is d vice

Okorosha is an unlettered clueless bandit. Igbos do not support criminals. Okorosha is a well known criminal.

DeWisedon:
dis is d next president of dis great country,El Rufai is d vice

CentralIntels:
Okorosha is an unlettered clueless bandit. Igbos do not support criminals. Okorosha is a well known criminal.

Tanoids Accept the truth for ones anyway Jesus was stonened and flogged .