HOLD ON TO AGREEMENT: IMO LEADERS, TRADITIONAL RULERS AND ELDERS TELL ROCHAS AFTER ENDORSING OHAKIM




The APGA Governorship candidate in Imo state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha
has been asked to step down for Governor Ikedi Ohakim to complete his
8 years term.
The decision was taken by the Traditional rulers, Elders and leaders
from the three geopolitical zones in the state at a joint meeting held
at the palace of Obi of Obinugwu, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya.
Leaders from the 3 zones pointed out that in custom and traditional,
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 the leaders and elders of any people to identify elements that
can cause rancor and acrimony in the society.
They 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 their separate reactions, Chairman Imo state and South-East 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 Rochas Okorocha to resign immediately to add meaning to the
peace talk.
Eze Ilomuanya stressed that Orlu people have resolved to give one
hundred percent votes to Governor Ohakim come April 16, 2011, adding
that Orlu leaders would form a committee to visit Rochas for the same
purpose, for according to him, the man, Rochas Okorocha, is a
listening son of Orlu and would not hesitate to listen to them.
While the Speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Goodluck
Opia, maintained that the issue of zoning would continue to bring
peace, love and tranquility to the state.
Present at the meeting were – Eze Emmanuel Njemanze; Engr. E.C.
Iwuanyanwu; Nze Ozichukwu chukwu; Engr. Ezekiel Izuogu; Rt. Hon.
Goodluck Opia; Barr. Eze Duruiheoma; Chief Okey Aguwa; Parm. Joseph
Obi; Prince Marcon Nlemigbo; Sunny Chikwe; Air Comdr. Luke Ochulor
(rtd); Eze Eddy Nkwo; Eze C.J. Okwara; Barr. Godfrey Dikeocha, Justice
Alinor (rtd); Eze D.E. Ogwuegbu; Prof. Nnamdi Obiaraeri; Dr. Fidel
Onyeneke; Eze Cletus Ilomuanya among others.