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Step Down Now! Imo Leaders, Traditional Rulers Order Rochas After Endorsing: by andrewnwa: 2:47pm On Apr 01, 2011
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Imo Leaders, Traditional Rulers Order Rochas After Endorsing Ohakim

TRADITIONAL Rulers, leaders and elders in the three geo-political zones of Imo state have asked the APGA Governorship candidate in the state Owelle Rochas Okorocha to heed to the terms of governorship zoning in the state.
At a joint meeting of the Ndieze, leaders and elders of Owerri, Okigwe and their brothers from Orlu held at the Palace of the Obi of Obinugwu, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, they pointed out that in custom and tradition, it was an abomination for an individual or group, irrespective of their wealth, influence or physical prowess to take a position against the will, desire and decision of the people, adding that it was the duty of leaders and elders of any people to identify elements that can cause rancor and acrimony in the society.
They noted that the leaders of Imo state Owerri, Okigwe and Orlu identified struggle for the position of the Governor to be a major factor that could create crisis and disunity and consequently affect the progress of the people, hence, it was their duty to take steps to obliterate such factors.
The leaders maintained that in 1999, Chief Achike Udenwa, an Orlu son was governor and ruled for 8 years with the support of other zones and when in 2007, Dr Ikedi Ohakim was elected the Governor, the entire zones supported him, pointing out that by this understanding, the governorship position would reside in Okigwe for 8 years, any challenge if need be, should come from Okigwe zone till 2015 when it would be the turn of Owerri zone.
“In our culture and tradition, an act where an individual violates a decision by the people is tantamount to an abomination and the process of purging an abomination is very clearly defined by our ancestors. But our traditional sense, in obedience to our culture and custom and to emphasize that this is a mission in search of peace, we have brought the traditional “omu” (palm leave), to show that we want peace. Owerri, Okigwe and Orlu zones must rise up against this tyranny. If we fail to fight it and stop it, we are likely to have more challenges from people who may rise to defy the wish and desire of our people for their personal interest. The leaders stressed.
In their separate reactions, Chairman, Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya called on the leaders from Owerri zone to ask their son Mr Jude Agbaso who is deputizing Owelle Rochcas Okorocha to resign immediately as to add meaning to the peace talk.
He maintained that Orlu people have resolved to give Governor Ohakim one hundred percent votes come April 16, 2011, adding that Orlu leaders would form a committee to visit Owelle Rochas for the same purpose, pointing out also that the man - Rochas as a listening son of Orlu would hear them.
While the Speaker, Imo House of Assembly, Hon. Goodluck Nana Opia maintained that the issue of zoning will continue to bring peace, love and tranquility to the state.
Present at the meeting were Eze Emmanuel Njemanze; Engr E.C. Iwuanyanwu, Nze Ozicukwu Chukwu; Engr E. Izuogu; Rt. Hon. Goodluck Opia; Barr. Eze Duruiheoma; Chief Okey Aguwa; Pharm Joseph Obi; Prince Marcon Nlemigbo; Sunny Chikwe; Air Commodore Luke Ochulor (Rtd); Eze Eddy Nkwo; Eze C.J. Okwara; Barr. Godfrey Dikeocha; Justice Alinnor (Rtd); Eze D.E. Ogwuegbu; Dr Fidel Onyeneke; Eze Cletus Ilomuanya among others,

Re: Step Down Now! Imo Leaders, Traditional Rulers Order Rochas After Endorsing: by mbulela: 10:43am On Oct 14, 2011
All these fraudsters called traditional leaders, i am sure they have since changed camp.
shameless thieves.
Re: Step Down Now! Imo Leaders, Traditional Rulers Order Rochas After Endorsing: by Bawss1(m): 11:36am On Oct 14, 2011
Ah Andrewnwa returns, Ohakims erstwhile PR man. Welcome back smiley
Re: Step Down Now! Imo Leaders, Traditional Rulers Order Rochas After Endorsing: by houvest: 3:06pm On Oct 14, 2011
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