One thing is undisputed in this argument, that is: our Rochas’s passion and desire for something different. This is absolutely commendable – most elected state governor go into that seat without a single vision, only hoping to learn on the job.
Yes, Rochas has a mission; yes, he has a vision for his mission; yes, he has a passion for his vision.
We all (critics and fans alike) respect him for that. Salute once again, sir.

However, one man’s mission, vision and passion cannot be equated for the masses. It simply can’t be. He is not our father neither is the state his personal property, he is a mere citizen, a “was-loved” citizen, who was voted-in to the government house to work in concert with the equally elected house of assembly to direct and manages our resources (human and material). The job of the state governor entails fermenting ideas and vision and selling it to the populace. Of course, some people might not agree to these ideas, he the governor then needs to galvanize the conscience of the people by clearly explaining the benefits of his vision, the strategy to actualize it and long term plan to sustain it.
If most still opposes it after the sensitization, you find alternative for Christ sake! There are over 1000 ways to kill a rat why insist on one.

Has Rochas done any of these on any of his radical ideas?

One of the first things this administration did was to suggest relocating IMSU;

What has been the reaction of the people? MASSIVE opposition! Massive opposition to this unreflective idea!
Majority of people has complained, cried and demonstrated. Yet, our governor insists on relocating the university.
In fact our joi-joi recently published an update on the construction of the “NEW IMSU”, may be nice to add, at Ideato, the governor’s village.

What could possibly be the merit of this relocation if I may ask?
Those saying Owerri is congested, has anyone been in Owerri when IMSU is not on section? Yes I have been. Owerri literally turns to a dead zone, the area from works layout to Orji turns to a ghost city, the clubs and hotels function, at best, at a quarter capacities ( that’s when it was only a few ), the Okadas and taxis pack up, even ITC goes all frustrated, and most relocate to neighbouring states.

Now imagine this to be a permanent occurrence, what will happen?
Our people say: “one doesn’t watch a masquerade from one spot”.
The business will definitely relocate. The little service jobs in the state will be lost.
The hotel will surely fold up, the fast food will comatose, and occurrences of selling spoilt food and beyond expiry date items will become the norm- the few patronizing people left will be put off and cook and eat at home. Finally the resultants will join the hotels and pack up.

Channel this questions to you talkative governor himself, don't bug us here on NL with your usual state problems. We are not interested.

@o.poster,
is relocation of IMSU the only problem u have with rochas's administration? i was reading patiently to know what your problem is only to know that u are just used to madmen in power. your type will call for ohakim and udenwa to come back to power so that IMSU will remain where it is so that ur hotels and clubs will flourish. are u not tired of having a state capital where visitors only come to sleep with the students who they have practically turned to prostitutes?
do not forget that IMSU was situated at that site by law either as a permanent site or a temporary site so if it is temporary then it must be moved either by rochas or by me when i become the gov.
if your business is sex related and imsu students helps ur ministry, u can as well relocate with them.
imsu as the state university needs more space in the same manner our state capital needs space. how many schools are there in owerri? why will u even tell us here how hotels and clubs go dry during holidays? are the students there to club and hotel or study? you are an evil person.