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Have we come to this?

One good thing about Okorocha was that he was already rich before he entered elected office. He makes his money legitimately and that is why he could afford to forfeit his salary.

As long as T.A. Orji does not forget about Bende, I will not have a problem with him. He is going to focus on Umuahia, but he would be foolish to forget about Bende. We are not like the people of Aba.

Some of my brothers are very happy, I must say. I do not like this Northern hegemony in the center, but at least the Ndigbo have a voice. It is better than not having any voice.

The way Eko Ile talks, you would think that Tinubu is his godfather as well.

Eko Ile:
And mine wasn't?  

This is a topic about Imo state and not Lagos state. So what's Lagos state and it's leaders got to do with the topic?  Should discussing issues about imo state = insulting and disrespecting leaders in other state? And that's not ethnic and tribal sentiments?

Are you for real or your just talking just for the heck of it?

Again, quit being selective with your dishonest and disingenuous actions. This is really irritating.

Give people a little power and they go blind and see just what they want to see.

Can't you read? Someone mentioned Fashola and I differentiated between the two. No one insulted your messiah. Name one person on this thread who has insulted Fashola on this thread? Stop your whining and be a man. And stop derailing this thread. This is about Okorocha and Imo state, not Fashola or Lagos state.

jmaine:
I like his radical and head on approach to solving issues, a recipe that produces results . .he appears to be challenging the status quo . . But my little advice to him is to mix that radicalism with some deft political moves . . cos all radicalism with no cautious approach to certain sensitive issues could back fire before you know it . . more or less like 80 % radical approach to problems and 20% political deft moves for damage control measures

He should slow down though. I like him challenging the status quo as well, but too much change can cause problems for him in the state. Let him slow down and correct the deficit that was created by Ohakim. Nigeria needs more leaders like him who are willing to challenge the status quo.

I pity those who believe in Tinubu. He only cares about his own interest and not the interest of his own people. ACN controls the South-West and everyone has to pay homage to Emperor Tinubu. Welcome to the new South-West.

No Igbo in this thread brought up a Yoruba until Fashola's name was inserted into this thread. This thread is about Okorocha, not Fashola. I am growing tired of the constant mentioning of Fashola's name. The way some of our brothers in the SW act, you would think he is some sort of messiah.

enyojo:
ezeUche, In terms of Radicalism, yes, but Governing takes a whole lot than just radicalism. How to manage self-appointed Elders and godfathers is another thing which Fashola has. Remaining calm and not revealing all your strategies is also important. Like technically sacking the Igwes by withdrawing their 'Igweic' licences is not a good one if u ask me.

Okorocha has plenty of time to show us how he will govern Imo state. This rapid change is what Imo state needs. If Okorocha does well in Imo state, the rest of the Igbo states will fall to APGA in the next elections. Many of these "Igwes" are relics of an era of Warrant Chiefs that were used by the British. The sacking of many of these Igwes was needed.

wesley80:
I'm just leaving Owerri and on my way out I met a huge crowd of youth protesting the cancellation of their jobs which apparently, they're yet to be paid salaries since they started working cos they've been on mandatory probation. Their chants; Rescue mission, Suicide Mission! They dont just want their monies but their jobs back. His decision to scrap these jobs I tell u isnt too popular.

They need to understand that those jobs were not sustainable. These youth should not be upset with Okorocha, because this was not his fault. Ohakim promised them something that was not sustainable. This restructuring in Imo state will not be easy, and it will be painful. The Imo people need to support Okorocha, since he has their best interest.

enyojo:
Radicalism!!
I pray these breath-taking spine-chilling mind-boggling steps will yield good fruits just as in Fashola's case.
Somebody say 'Uhu, Uhun'

Okorocha seems to be more radical than Fashola. The man owes no allegiance to anyone, but himself, which makes him more radical than someone like Fashola whose political godfather is Tinubu. I wonder if the Imo people can handle such rapid change. Imo state is going to have to go through a painful restructuring, but Okorocha seems to be the right man for the job. Ohakim made a mess in the state.

Okorocha Declares Imo Bankrupt

Imo State Governor, Chief Rochas Okorocha has declared that the state is indebted to the tune of N100 billion including internal and external debts, even as he ordered the immediate dissolution of all the 27 local councils in the state. The out-gone regime had conducted elections in the councils last year to run for two years.

Also, citing unacademic conduct, Okorocha sacked the Acting Vice Chancellor of Evan Enwerem University, Owerri, now renamed Imo State University, Prof. Osita Nwebo.

In a radio and television broadcast in Owerri, Monday evening, the governor also dissolved all the Development Centres and State Council of Traditional Rulers headed by Eze Cletus Ilomuanya.

Not satisfied by the offer of 10,000 jobs by the immediate past governor, Chief Ikedi Ohakim to graduates in the state, he suspended all the action regarding the offer, while he also suspended contracts awarded by Ohakim, stating that they would be reviewed. The State Deputy Governor, Sir Jude Agbaso is to head the review committee.

According to him, he was not satisfied by the performance of the institutions dissolved, regretting that traditional institutions had become an arena for playing politics.

On the staff of office and certificate of recognition issued to 106 monarchs by the immediate past governor, Ikedi Ohakim, Okorocha disclosed that a committee to review the recognition of the monarchs would by put in place.

He also dissolved the board of state-owned oil palm industry, Adapalm, stating that the state government would strengthen the company, while the moribund Avutu Poultry established by the late Sam Mbakwe administration more than 30 years ago, would be reinvigorated.

He was sad that about 264 health centres in the state were not functioning, disclosing that some would be merged and made more functional.

Okorocha regretted that huge sums of money was owed by the state government by the immediate past government, directing that arrears of salaries of the workers in the state be cleared.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/okorocha-declares-imo-bankrupt-dissolves-councils/92781/

https://serving.thisdaylive.com/0bef99d6-acf5-4e2c-9779-8fa02ba3fcd4/assets/2401F04.Rochas-Okorocha.jpg?maxwidth=400&maxheight=540

There is a reason why the U.S. company I work for hired me.

Chyz*:
My thing is, brother, this is politics, screw which ever region that does not favor yours. If they are flushed out of the N'assembly, that is their own business.Focus on your own. Treat as you are treated. You dont have to have a big heart every got-damn time.

This is not about having a big heart. This is keeping the balance of power. The North has an unequal amount of power. Their needs to be equilibrium. I am not happy about positions that the Ndigbo have either. I am not saying this out of love for the South-West, I am saying this, because I dislike the North having so much power.

Chyz*:
@bolded. . .Stop thinking like your SE politicians/leaders. This is politics.If there is no fairness for them is it your business to care? Let them deal with it enym.

I like equilibrium within the center. One group cannot have all the power.

These Northerners are very cunning. We may ridicule them, but their political elite understand Nigerian politics better than any other group. They are known to take power at all cost.

Obiagu1:
Wow, this is getting interest!

President = SE/SS
VP  = North
Senate President = North
Speaker = North
Deputy Senate President = SE/SS
Deputy Speaker = SE/SS
SGF = SE/SS
Chief of Staff = SE/SS

SW


Does this not resemble the 1st republic when the North and the East dominated the government, but this time roles are reversed?

This is a dangerous precedent though. The South-west has no place in the top six positions in this country right now. Where is the fairness? One region is Vice President, Senate President and Speaker.

Ileke-IdI:
Ndigbos are the ones posting crap about the SW losing the position. What position exactly? One they did not want to begin with?

Why would the SW and ACN want a speaker who is being fed by OBJ and his minions?

The sad thing is, politics is very dirty. The way I'm seeing it, the North has a lot of trick in their sleeves.

VP, Speaker etc. They're simply getting ready for 2015.


I'm just happy the speaker is not from the SE They can have the SGF abi na GFS or deputy  

Some of my brother may be happy, but I see this as a loss for the entire South. The North now controls the government, and Goodluck will just be a mere figurehead. He had a chance in preventing this, but he chose to listen to Obasanjo who is not only hated throughout Nigeria, but even in his own region. Instead of aiming at the Ndigbo, maybe you should look at your leaders and the North. Like it or not, the Igbos and the Yorubas are in the same predicament. You all may feel that ACN is your savior, but now you all have no say within the center. That is something morally wrong about that.

Instead of some SW NL members getting upset with the Ndigbo, maybe you all should ask how voting for ACN will benefit your region. I would understand if Nigeria practiced a true federal system, but all power resides within the center. And right now, the North controls the center, with a few powerful Igbos who are also found there as well. Anyone who says such positions does not matter, really does not understand how Nigeria works. Those who control the center can sponsor special projects for their own regions.

The real winners is the North. The Ndigbo may have some leadership positions, but I am not happy though. I am not into who wins and who lose game, but the clear winner is obvious the North. The most backward region in Nigeria is very cunning when it comes to politics. Not only do they control the central government, they also control the military by virtue of their numbers within Nigeria's military.

Seems like we have a new Igbo champion. He needs to slow down though, I don't think the Imo people can handle such rapid change in a short time. Maybe he should spread it out, like Fashola does. Rome was not built in a day.

kasiem:
All this hypocritic rants from my Yoruba brothers are just ruse to save themselves the ignominy of being treated risibly. Okay, u guys are claiming that the umpteen years of pdp's leadership in your zone gain u nothing without telling us what Ad as a regional party got for u guy. We must be pragmatic with the manner we showcase intellect alfresco, cos nigeria's education sector is not as bad as making people to be dumb. How can be claiming that u want jettison mainstream politics and yet u want Fashola to be president in future? Is that one minorstream politics? For those of u claiming that leadership positions doesn't do any good to the zone of the leader, it's either u myopic or unrealistic. Anyim as a leader got many ebonyians employed, akunyili with her clout brought nafdac outlet to her village agulu, soludo as cbn governor employed many igbos in cbn, chidoka as chairman of frcn filled the whole place with igbos, ihejirika as coas has attracted a barrack to ohafia, gej as presido has successfully placated his kinsmen with full implementation of the amnesty programme, the northerners has the best government roads. If we must rebuff zoning and tribalism in nigerias politics, then, we have to go back unitary system of government that was propagated by ironsi, with a constitution that will deter one tribe from lording others. How can u come out "after enjoying your own part of the zoning cake", and say zoning is dead? At whose expense? Who is fooling who?

Another great post, by someone who truly understands the situation.

We in the South-East have our own environmental problems such as the widespread erosion, which can be solved very easily if our politicians did something about it.

Ibime:
I believe in Rochas.

From his numerous scholarships to his participation as a member of MEND's Aaron team, I am of the opinion that although he may not be squeaky clean, he has wisdom, application and most of all, empathy for the common man.

Name one politician in Nigeria that has a "squeaky clean" record. Even the "great" Fashola record is not so clean as many of you think. I would go even further to say, name ONE politicians around the world that has a "squeaky clean" record.

Rochas is may soon be seen as an Igbo savior. I wish him continued success.

Something needs to be done. People cannot be living like this. Even our forefathers were not living in such squalor. This is one of the problems with industrialization. Sometimes the environment suffers, which is the true tragedy.

houvest:
Let's watch and see. You are still missing the bigger picture. Till the SW ceases to be part of the republic, it will still be affected by what happens at the centre firstly and any ripples or upheavals across the land. That is why a riot will happen in Bauchi and all zones will be affected. This is not about Party, PDP or ACN. This is about balance of power. When their is lack of balance in a system, there will be a skewed motion that can lead to chaos and every part of trhat system will be affected. When a tripod is upset, the load it is supporting suffers upheavals. This has been proven over and over again in the Nation since independence. We pray a balance is restored soon enough before the over-heating starts. You might not see it now or pretend not to but every responsible Nigerian must strive to preserve that balance not gloat when any part is cheated or work towards any part being cheated. That is short-sightedness that can only be corrected by not allowing any part feel short changed enough to start working against the system in order to create the imbalance and ultimately the upheaval.

Now people should really read this post. You are correct with this statement. All regions are impacted, because power within Nigeria is found in the center, not the regions. That is why I laugh when some of our brothers and sisters, believe their region will not be impacted. We are all in this together, if you like it, or not.

This thread is a red herring though. Why are we discussing something that happened over 40 years ago, while the balance of power in Nigeria has dramatically changed today? Am I wrong?

enyojo:
You just dey know?
Tribalistic posts Igbo struggle no let u raise your eyez abi?

_{pls no attack me o, abeg}

I do not attack, I just simply speak the truth, and I will simply ignore that sly remark. Didn't you realize that I was gone? The only reason why I came back to Nairaland was simply because of the new political ramifications that are occurring throughout Nigeria. I grew tired of the constant bickering.

OAM4J:
Time will tell my dear, time will tell. . . you just watch!

When did you become a moderator?  What matter of bribery is this?

OAM4J:
For where? me am happy about it o. No one will talk about any zoning when we put Fashola forward for presidency come 2015.

What is there to gain for speakership sef? What benefits did SW get from Bankole's speakership?

And why do you think Fashola will get elected? He cannot be elected on Yoruba votes alone can he? I like Fashola, but Nigeria does not respect men of his caliber. If we did, we would not be saying President Jonathan, we would be saying President Duke right now. 2015 will be a Free For All and the North will win, because they are the most united region in Nigeria.

Zoning is now officially dead. In addition, these House elections now show how an ambition politicians can gain power, even without the president's blessing. Aminu Tambuwal seems to be a very cunning politician from Sokoto. The North really made Goodluck and Obasanjo look foolish.