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Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Fatdon(m): 10:47pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
A NEW wave of impeachment saga now sweeps through Imo State, following a new demand on the lawmakers to impeach Governor Rochas Okorocha. Coordinator of Save Imo, Nze Ebubagu Ekenulo, Saturday submitted a letter to the House of Assembly asking the 27-member Assembly to commence impeachment process against the governor for gross abuse of office. This follows Saturday’s inauguration, in Owerri, of a seven-man panel, recently set up to investigate allegations of “gross misconduct and bribery scandal” against the Imo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Jude Agbaso. The inauguration, which was conducted by High Court Judge, Goddy Ahanihu, commenced at 10.30 am, and was concluded in about one hour. But Ekenulo, who addressed journalists, at the weekend, said the move to instigate impeachment process against Okorocha was to save the state from cataclysm. The letter titled, “Without Prejudice, Petition Against Governor Rochas Okorocha OON, A Call for His Immediate Impeachment for Abuse of Office, Diversion of Government Revenue and other offences”, and signed by Ekenulo, urged the House to commence the impeachment process without delay. The letter, which was addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, alleges that the governor has plunged the state into financial recklessness more than any other official of government. The letter was supported by as sworn affidavit from the state High Court, dated March 20, 2013 to substantiate the allegations against the governor. Ekenulo threatened to sue the Assembly if it failed to carry out the process, just as they did in the case of the deputy governor, Agbaso. In the 13 –point allegations against the governor, the group accused Okorocha of “unlawful use and diversion of government revenue and funds to establish his private university at Ogboko, contrary to his oath of office; concealment of revenue from proceeds of the concession of Imo Concorde Hotel, Adapalm, Imo Transport Company, Imo General Hospitals and conversion of proceeds of same to personal use contrary to his oath of office as governor; and approval of 100 percent upfront payment for road contract to JPROS International Company, without proper evidence of work completion contrary to the public procurement laws.” Other allegations include: • “unlawful use of the proceeds of the Imo State bond by diversion to unapproved projects contrary to the Imo State bond law; • unlawful use of the proceeds of the bond to the tune of over N13.3 billion without appropriation; • approval of award of contract to JPROS International without advertisement and other contract processes contrary to the public procurement laws; • Unauthorized and unlawful use of local government allocation to the tune of N63 billion; • Unauthorized borrowing of N63 billion naira from a financial market, contrary to the Imo state appropriation law; • Approval for purchase of furniture to the tune of N4 billion for Government House without proper appropriation contrary to the Imo State appropriation law; • Approval and award of road contracts without design, advertisement and public bidding, without due process; • Concealment of government revenue and unlawful use of same without appropriation contrary to the constitution and his oath of office; • Conversion of government assets and properties — Imo deputy governor’s lodge and two-storey building at directors quarters, Orlu Road to Lamonde Hotel, a company in which he has interest — contrary to his oath of office. “The governor is not above the law, neither is he untouchable for breach of the law and the constitution,” according to the letter. Absence of the Chief Judge of the State, Benjamin Njemanze, for the inauguration of the panel to probe allegations against Deputy Governor Agbaso, however, raised concerns over the integrity of the event that took place at the main Conference Hall of the Secretariat of the Council of Traditional Rulers, Owerri. All members of the panel were present. The panel members include Justice Godwin Chukwuemeka Ihekire (rtd), as Chairman; James Gozie Nze, a lawyer, and Egeonu Chijioke Mere, another lawyer. Others members are Elder Humphrey Ajaelu, Vin Onyeka, Cecilia Chinyere Oladimeji, and Oparaku Nwarie. www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=117148:pressure-on-lawmakers-to-remove-gov-okorocha&catid=1:national&Itemid=559 |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by AndreUweh(m): 11:01pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
These chaps are not serious at all. Impeach a man that has transformed the state within 14 months in office. Tell me any governor in Imo state that has done better than Okorocha except Kanu and Mbakwe. 3 Likes |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Tpave(m): 11:10pm On Mar 23, 2013 |
story story. |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Bigflamie(m): 12:02am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Andre Uweh: These chaps are not serious at all. Impeach a man that has transformed the state within 14 months in office. Tell me any governor in Imo state that has done better than Okorocha except Kanu and Mbakwe.Uweh, dont let the love u have 4 him prevent you from seeing the bold words written on the wall. Okorocha and his cronies are jus there for their own selfish interest but they forgot so soon that Imo people doesn't take shit from govt. He should've known this from his predecessor (Ohakim). 1 Like |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Ibime(m): 12:09am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Martin Agbaso strikes back. Let's see who wins. I expect Rochas covered all his bases before moving against Jude. The speaker of the house is firmly in Rochas corner, lets see where the others fall. 1 Like |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Nobody: 1:39am On Mar 24, 2013 |
The great fell so early 5 Likes |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Dibiachukwu: 9:30am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Nobody is getting impeached. That all. 1 Like |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Nobody: 10:30am On Mar 24, 2013 |
6th 1 Like |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Yazmin: 10:31am On Mar 24, 2013 |
The score is one 1-1, just like the super eagles match of yesterday. *sipping fayrouz and chewing groundnut as the movie gets interesting**.... 5 Likes |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Joemint(m): 10:37am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Hey! Dat guy iz gud. He has gud developmental atitude n policy, bt cnt attest of his sincerity wit fundz. He has changed imo anywayz 2 Likes |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Nobody: 10:39am On Mar 24, 2013 |
We should ignore these shameless men. Back and forth, forth and back..... Dey'll play us. Later, they'll dine together and laugh at us. Who cares? If una like, impeach obama. 7 Likes |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by free2ryhme: 10:39am On Mar 24, 2013 |
only failed states engage in nonsense of this nature |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Soso990240(m): 10:39am On Mar 24, 2013 |
@op ntin fit hapn 2 am..its nt possible.watch and see. 1 Like |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Nobody: 10:43am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Good peeps fall easily in Nigeria......!!! Karma shall exonerate Rochas....!!! |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Vincent41(m): 10:43am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Fatdon: A NEW wave of impeachment saga now sweeps through Imo State, following a new demand on the lawmakers to impeach Governor Rochas Okorocha. ..u dat want to impeach him..thunder fire u |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Okijajuju1(m): 10:44am On Mar 24, 2013 |
I thought I also pointed out how many contracts running into millions in Imo state were given out to hand selected contractors without due process.. In a civilized nation, Rochas would be trembling in his seat by now, but you and I know that nothing will happen to him. The man is simply a rogue in sheeps clothing. 6 Likes |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Decapo: 10:46am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Ok |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by browncool(m): 10:47am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Fisherman.com:Hey are you from the 6th generation? |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by sammyyoung2(m): 10:51am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Imanuelle: We should ignore these shameless men. U said it all 2 Likes |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by ezedolar: 10:51am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Pls we are mourning our brothers Islam and its followers killed in kano so the should not disturb us with politice |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Balkan(m): 10:52am On Mar 24, 2013 |
PDP propaganda machine at work. PDP is a failed party in IMO state. You can never come back to IMO again to share money. Ohakim Ikiri is still fighting back. We love the man Rochas that is it. 1 Like |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by victorD3: 11:00am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Am not surprised at all after all Jesus christ even had the most vicious enemies |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Nobody: 11:02am On Mar 24, 2013 |
I think Rochas will be disgraced. He is better described as a comedian. Udenwa is better than him and Ohakim put together. His free eduation is crumbling. Someone here tell me one project Rochas has accomplished outside his Orlu zone. All he does is to go and dance with market women, buying and chewing roasted corn by the roadside, claiming to be the man of the people. But Imo eeople are too wise to be led astray. He can't deceive all. 2 Likes |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by ElCaballa(m): 11:17am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Ukochukwu na the same people. 1 Like |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by mymadam(m): 11:19am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Imanuelle: Thank you jare! God bless Nigeria. |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by JideTheBlogger(m): 11:19am On Mar 24, 2013 |
PDP shaa... |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by ElCaballa(m): 11:20am On Mar 24, 2013 |
You want them to impeached their god.you guys must be kidding. |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Morgan1092(m): 11:22am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Fatdon: A NEW wave of impeachment saga now sweeps through Imo State, following a new demand on the lawmakers to impeach Governor Rochas Okorocha.Dis is i calld 'Bunch of Political Juggernauts'. Nxt thread pls! |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Balkan(m): 11:23am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Okija_juju: I thought I also pointed out how many contracts running into millions in Imo state were given out to hand selected contractors without due process..you are are the rogue. PDP MAN 3 Likes |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Nobody: 11:26am On Mar 24, 2013 |
I was in Imo last week and believe me, i saw several projects. Rochas is really working. They better impeach Peter Obi than that achiever. Ikedi Ohakim and Jude Agbaso, pls leave Rochas alone 1 Like |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Ikonz(m): 11:28am On Mar 24, 2013 |
kaorama: I think Rochas will be disgraced. He is better described as a comedian. Udenwa is better than him and Ohakim put together. His free eduation is crumbling. Someone here tell me one project Rochas has accomplishedsumtin fire you there! Back to the story, na by force to read paper these days? Lolz pDP go suck ur thumbs! 1 Like |
Re: Pressure On Lawmakers To Impeach Gov. Okorocha. by Ebestsmscom: 11:32am On Mar 24, 2013 |
Hmm. Their sources of income has been blocked by Rochas. They are now crying, hehe this is just the begining @PDP mugus. 1 Like |
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