Governor Sullivan Chime, who has been missing from Enugu State since September 2012 when he applied accumulated leave that ought to have lasted only one and a half months, is battling heart disease in London’s Cromwell Hospital, sources have told SaharaReporters.

Despite efforts to ferry him home to quell public restlessness in the State, the condition of the governor, whose medical sojourn started in India, has remained dire.

The prolonged absence of the Governor has left the state under the complete control of his Chief of Staff, Mrs. Ifeoma Nwobodo. Deputy Governor Sunday Onyebuchi, who is a neophyte, is limited to monetary spending limit of not more than N500,000k at a time.

Before becoming governor, Mr. Chime was Enugu state's Attorney General in the government of now-indicted former Governor Chimaroke Nnamani. During Chimaroke's reign in the state and for eight years, several assassinations, including that of Victor Nwankwo, the business manager of the vocal activist Arthur Nwankwo, helped to chill public dissent.

Following the disappearance from public view of Governor Chime in 2012, several assassinations have also been experienced in the state. Emeka Agwu, a man described as vocal and fearless, was assassinated in December 2012. He hailed from Udi, the same local government area as the governor.

Other assassinations, including those of Ogbo Edoda and Ikeckucku Alagwu, a coordinator of MDG projects in two LGAs, have sent fear throughout the state and chilled notable voices. So far, there are no investigations into those murders.

Enugu indigenes are fearful about what lies ahead for the State, and many prominent church leaders who hail from the same area as the governor have gone silent. The state assembly is also in the pockets of the governor.

A few days ago, a pro-democracy association of Enugu State citizens which calls itself the Save Enugu Group, called on Acting Governor Onyebuchi to make a “categorical explanation” on the condition and whereabouts of Governor Chime.
The Acting Governor has yet to respond.

http://saharareporters.com/news-page/enugu%E2%80%99s-govenor-chime-london-hospital-heart-disease

I think the Enugu deputy governor and those in the state house have to start talking about the situation of things.

All these murderfuckers thinks oyinbos have magic wand to cure deadly diseases.That is what they die of hear in numbers too.But the only difference is that the mentally deprived are susceptible to it here,mostly because of their ignorant life styles.While in the nigeria the socalled rich suffers from it because of their ignorant life style that percieved as heavenly with stolen loots.

instead of the state lawmakers to follow due process and impeach the ailing governor,they left the state at the mercy of assasins and kidnappers terrorizing the state.am so ashamed this is happening in Enugu State.smh.....

Sawawa Reporters abi? One thing I've learnt from these guys is they either "get" the big scoop or they "cook" the big scoop. Right now I can't tell if they've got it or they're just cooking as usual so I go pass dey go jeje.

"Dis is really serious!"
Wat's really happenin to governors dis day, pls can someone tell us wat's happenin cus am gettin twisted n pregnant wit (of) confusion on wats on ground about dem nowadays:

berem: instead of the state lawmakers to follow due process and impeach the ailing governor,they left the state at the mercy of assasins and kidnappers terrorizing the state.am so ashamed this is happening in Enugu State.smh.....

The same Enugu that is the pride of my "left yansh". Nobody get the balls to do the right thing...smh

The President should wade into this matter since the Acting Governor is not forthcoming or afraid of constituting a panel to verify his state of health before the state assembly initiate an impeachment process. The NA assembly should also add a clause that states the duration of time a public official can be away from duty. Not until the President and PDP leadership take a bold move, the people of Enugu will remain in the dark.

Someone must act as an elder statesman in Enugu state. Chief C.C. Onoh's absence is being felt in this situation . He would have rallied folks to start talking about finding a solution through the state assembly. What are the following people ( Jim Nwobodo, Okwesilieze Nwodo, Ken Nnamani and Hyde Onuaguluchi) doing ? The gains achieved by Chime's government must not die. Enugu state must move on positively....

Chei.. What else can i say.. MADE ONLY IN NIGERIA..

NRI PRIEST:

The same Enugu that is the pride of my "left yansh". Nobody get the balls to do the right thing...smh

Isn't that the way Ndigbo play politics ? It could happen anyway in Igboland ie village , LGA , State . We should be leading where others fail , but we seem to develop political clay-feet when it matters most .

berem: instead of the state lawmakers to follow due process and impeach the ailing governor,they left the state at the mercy of assasins and kidnappers terrorizing the state.am so ashamed this is happening in Enugu State.smh.....

Nne Enugu is not that bad. The assasinations being reported are not as a result of Sullivans disappearance. Let's not forget that their was a frat war this december. Nne if Kidnappings were as bad as you stated, Enugu wouldn't have been filled up during last xmas and New year celebrations.

Basically, Enugu is not bad at all compared to what is happening in Imo and Anambra (with due respect)

I just seem to like this dude, dunno may be it's because he shares a remote semblance with Hitler, who incidentally caught my admiration...

This is just a test of nature, I wish you a speedy recovery from whatever is keeping you away...

those elements of PDP led govt in enugu states are criminals and assasins.those that should have helped to find solution to the continued absence of the governor are the same people who has collected crumbs from government's table including traditional rulers that Sullivain chime gave flashy cars;a symbol of frustrated regime. With nothing in doubt,the solution to this present problem in enugu state is elevation of status of the acting governor to substansive governor as Sullivain has lost his capability to govern.

Always US and UK for treatment. Yet they end up being treated by nigerian doctors and nurses over there. How much will it cost d govt to build a world class hospital in nigeria? Just saying

Nightshift: Someone must act as an elder statesman in Enugu state. Chief C.C. Onoh's absence is being felt in this situation . He would have rallied folks to start talking about finding a solution through the state assembly. What are the following people ( Jim Nwobodo, Okwesilieze Nwodo, Ken Nnamani and Hyde Onuaguluchi) doing ? The gains achieved by Chime's government must not die. Enugu state must move on positively....

Jim Nwobodo ke? Make una be careful wetin una dey wish for sha

Rest in the bosom of the lord sir,life s 2 short

He doesnt look like that could easily develop heart disease,He could been poisoned by his cohorts.Or probably because of the atrocities they commit,their hearts are always overworking due to high tension.

This is one governor that I really love. He has transformed Enugu within a very short time. But the right thing must be done anyway.

Only in Nigeria will this shit always happen.

How come the Chief of Staff Mrs Nwobodo and not the Deputy Governor or is it Acting Governor Onyebuchi that's "in complete control" of the state?

......How long can they continue to hide the truth?

One day, the truth will come out . Nothing under heaven is hidden before God.

No more clubbing?

I feel opposition parties are patronizing Sahara reporters. After reading the entire article my conclusion is dt some1 is paying 4

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Can't they impeach his a$$? Huh?

redsun: He doesnt look like that could easily develop heart disease,He could been poisoned by his cohorts.Or probably because of the atrocities they commit,their hearts are always overworking due to high tension.

make i hear, na woman go poison am

Leopantro: No more clubbing?

ma brother, no more toscana things, no more Nike lake resort, no more nwi-nwor nwi-nwor, o na-agboku

Make the guy go kpeme jare, make Enugu people feel fresh air

please u guyz should let the guy be, he went for a major surgery u dont expect to rush and come back do u, let him finish his check ups and all,,