Imo State Governor-elect, Chief Rochas Okorocha, has restated his commitment to rescue the state, even as he declared that he is in a hurry to deliver the services to the people who massively elected him to serve.

In his first press briefing in Owerri Thursday since he was declared governor-elect, Okorocha who in his usual oratory rendition, observed that he was not expecting any monetary reward from the state because he did not put in money to win his election.

According to him, he won because the battle was between the oppressor and the oppressed (people) and at the end of the day the people won, adding “the battle between the oppressor and the people in the state has ended”.

“I am proud to say that I spent nothing in this election, so I owe nobody and the state does not owe me. I have taken the side of service to the people. I think nothing except how to better the lot of Imo people who trooped out in the sun and rains to vote for me”, he stated.

He promised to move government closer to the people, stressing that there shall be no Douglas House (official residence of governor of Imo State), and would make the people active participants of governance.

On corruption, Okorocha said his government will not tolerate corruption, as “ours will be to make the necessary sacrifices to make sure that the masses of the state are well taken care of”.

On education, he reiterated that he had passion for education and would ensure that every child of Imo origin goes to school free-of-charge. “On free education in Imo State, it is not negotiable. We shall put everything to make sure that we achieve this feat”.

He advised that his government will not tolerate laziness and urged all to wake up and embrace good opportunities his government would provide, as he assured that his would be better than the outgoing administrations in the state.

His eloquence leaves me wondering, His simplicity and humility keeps ringing bel

I Keep liking this guy by every passing minute

And that mumu you call president is already saying 4 years is too short to do anything . . . . . smh

^^ Get a life. U sound like a bigger mumu. In what context did the president make the statement? When your understanding is limited by your mental capacity u should refrain from throwing insults.

wesley80:

^^ Get a life. U sound like a bigger mumu. In what context did the president make the statement? When your understanding is limited by your mental capacity u should refrain from throwing insults.

I think your fingers faster than your brain, if not you would have known I did not quote him out of context. Those are his words,
mumu of the highest order

When one is complaining that 4 years is too short to make any significant impact, the proactive ones are in a hurry to start performing. Thank you Rochas,

This is the difference between average Joes and good administrator. The right mind set.

^^Yeah right. Sounds more like the difference between an ignoramus and an experienced person to me.

That sounds more like the difference between a leader with a vision and a clueless politician to me

Never lied!

Quote of the year:

"“I am proud to say that I spent nothing in this election, so I owe nobody and the state does not owe me. I have taken the side of service to the people. I think nothing except how to better the lot of Imo people who trooped out in the sun and rains to vote for me.”

Onyeoma okorocha,anyi kwu gi na azu,jide ka iji.

Common Okorocha, stop lying, How can you say you spent nothing on the elections? That's impossible!!

Anyways, good going so far. We look forward to seeing his actions match his words,

gernded:

“I am proud to say that I spent nothing in this election, so I owe nobody and the state does not owe me. I have taken the side of service to the people. I think nothing except how to better the lot of Imo people who trooped out in the sun and rains to vote for me”, he stated.

hhmmmm . . . . .

^^^Kobojunkie how are you doing today?

okorocha is becomin a noice maker, pls somebody shud tell him to shut d f.uck up and get to work! Jeez! Go to edo and see for urself. Wat has d power of oratory got to do in d lifes of an ordinary imolite?

kudos to him and Imolites!!!

lets just hope and pray, some people are not already planning to bring him down cos naija no dey like beta thing

Genius100:

Common Okorocha, stop lying, How can you say you spent nothing on the elections? That's impossible!!

Anyways, good going so far. We look forward to seeing his actions match his words,

i went to rochas' campaign, and i can firmly tell u that common pure waters were bought from the hawker, let alone, snacks and drinks. His posters were sponsored by the keke and taxi drivers union. Most of the campaign venues were at his plaza, convention centre, and lamonde hotel (his hotel). So, dont doubt the man, cos he's a real businessman.

apoti:

That sounds more like the difference between a leader with a vision and a clueless politician to me

wesley80:

^^Yeah right. Sounds more like the difference between an ignoramus and an experienced person to me.

JomoGbomo2:

This is the difference between average Joes and good administrator.

Ultimately, the different between cool breeze and "fresh" air

Recipe for Super Failure!

I have been hearing and watching his philantrophic activities since 2002 and free education in one of his school at Ibadan. I am not in doubt of his ability to deliver. The guy has the stuff.

anointed_f:

I have been hearing and watching his philantrophic activities since 2002 and[b] free education in one of his school at Ibadan.[/b] I am not in doubt of his ability to deliver. The guy has the stuff.

Many people do not know that this man has used his money to help many areas of this country.

i doubt if he will achieve this with his numerous senior special assistants, special assistants etc.
by the way what do you need this one for:

32) Uche Ogbuagu - Chief Comedian of the state