Abagworo:


Most people don't know the politics playing out. Citizens want the market relocated for over 30 years but inconsistency has made Douglas road remain same for decades. I wrote this piece last year when I visited Owerri during the election campaigns.






https://www.nairaland.com/1054852/few-pics-imo-state/177

The reverend priest and all those posting pictures did theirs because they belong to opposition but I did mine in sincerity.

eaglechild:


We are running a democracy here not some autocracy

The case is in court and the executive must respect that.
They have no right whatsoever to armtwist the people into submission. It is despicable.

It doesn't matter how they feel about it, their duty is to make the best of the court decision whatever it is.

Leopantro:


the picture shows you have not been to Douglas recently.
remember my N30,000 bet. this time don't tell me you don't need money.
let me show you that the priest was not in opposition but was showcasing the real situation.
are you ready?

Boleyndynasty2:
I gave up on Rochas long time ago, I didn't even know that road is now this bad and yet they have a Governor. I actually blame imo people not Rochas let them suffer for their stupidity

Abagworo:


Don't write on what you know little or nothing about. Douglas road has been a big problem for successive Goverments and nothing tangible can be done without at least demolishing part of and temporarily relocating all of the markets along that road. Those opposing the reconstruction of Douglas road are doing so out of politics and not interest of Imolites. All the past Governments attempted to reconstruct Douglas and all failed but I believe Okorocha will succeed. Watch out next year how Douglas road will look.

Abagworo:


Douglas road has never been neat. It is a part of Owerri my grandparents, my parents and I have always avoided plying right from the day I was born till date.

Yyeske:
Okorocha but why? This is not the Owerri we are used to na, why the collective punishment for your people. It's obvious APC will fail in Imo next election

Abagworo:


I'm glad you wrote some of the reasons the market should be removed and the road expanded. Ihedioha was not rejected as an Mbaise man but because he campaigned on grounds of being an Mbaise man whereas Mbaise is minority with only 3 LGAs. Okorocha did not campaign on grounds of being an Orlu man despite Orlu being majority with 12 LGAs and Onuimo + Mbaitoli politically affiliated to make it 14 and Ohaji/Egbema subtracted making it 13.

As per Douglas road I believe Okorocha will take the glory in the end.

proeast:
Why are you defending madness Rochas lost his thinking faculties a long time ago! Like seriously, did you mention that Mbaise is a minority in Imo state Pls which tribe is more populous than Mbaise in Imo State?? Why would you compare Orlu senatorial zone with Mbaise when the former is not homogenous but comprises several tribes?? Again, when did Ihedioha campaign strictly on the basis of coming from Mbaise? I wonder btw you & Rochas who is worse!

Abagworo:


The situation has been like that for over 30 years but no priests took pictures of it until Okorochas government decided to take the bl by the horn. As you can see I posted mine just before election and I clearly suggested for removal of all the markets there to allow government reconstruct the road. Read again.

Blue3k:
Impeach this idiot. If he engaged in collective punishment against his own citezens for hurting his feeling. Leaving this much trash is a health risk, tax naira is being collected without the task they were budgeted for being carried out. Nonsense government.

We have literal psychopaths as leaders. Does anyone understand in a democracy how many people are involved to carry out such an order. If buhari wants instant cool points let him jail governor cockroache.This is beyond currupt but crimal and as usual State Assembly sits down passively. They don't care about well being of state. If they do they should impeach him.

Philistine:
What do u expect from dirtiest tribe in d country. Very pathetic people

Okeycima:
ma man you see where and why I do have issues with you,so because you want to construct a road or add some road to the existing one that means that the whole market have to be relocated?,what happens to relocating the affect line of trade or market as chief achike udenwa did that gave birth to relive market?. My man am so sorry to say this your hypocrisy stinks to high heavens.did you know that sometime ago the market people decide to do away with the dirt but there plans was stopped by the state government?.

mrvitalis:
Seriously Rochas is a criminal i have known for years. .. My elder brother slapped me because i told him this man was a criminal

How can one do charity and spend money to show it for one hour on national tv.. . Monry u can use to help more people??

Imo people rejected emeka ihedioha because he was an mbaise man (same marginalization igbos complain about) so we should enjoy it

But this man has ended APC chance in imo

Abagworo:


Rochas Okorocha rebuilt and expanded relief market but the street traders on Douglas refused to relocate and you know very well about that.

Yyeske:
Okorocha but why? This is not the Owerri we are used to na, why the collective punishment for your people. It's obvious APC will fail in Imo next election

Abagworo:


Don't write on what you know little or nothing about. Douglas road has been a big problem for successive Goverments and nothing tangible can be done without at least demolishing part of and temporarily relocating all of the markets along that road. Those opposing the reconstruction of Douglas road are doing so out of politics and not interest of Imolites. All the past Governments attempted to reconstruct Douglas and all failed but I believe Okorocha will succeed. Watch out next year how Douglas road will look.

Okeycima:
ok now is street traders and not the whole market again?, you and your daddy rochas should continue deceiving the gullible?

Okeycima:
ok now is street traders and not the whole market again?, you and your daddy rochas should continue deceiving the gullible?

Abagworo:


I have never met Rochas but truth has been my stand devoid of media manipulation. Read this from 2012.

http://www.imostateblog.com/2012/10/15/details-from-governor-rochas-okorochas-meeting-with-street-traders-in-owerri/

Last Thursday, October 11, 2012, His Excellency, Owelle Rochas Okorocha once again showed his humility and respect for the real sovereign in Democracy when he walked from Amajieke to Emmanuel College.

The outing was rather to talk to the people directly on the need to leave street trading and to create room for free flowing traffic, re-opening of the drainage facilities, creating walk ways, and making Douglas once again the access and a bypass of a sort it used to be and of course with other necessary repairs.

Meanwhile, Governor Okorocha, did not make a request without an alternative arrangement for the traders. He directed the traders that do not have any shop to move to Relief Markets as there are many unoccupied shops at the Relief Market. He further agreed with the tire dealers to move to the old Stadium temporarily to de-congest those areas and also create a one stop market for vehicle wheels and tire.

What matters more is the direct contact with the people and the discussions they had with Governor and in appreciation, they gave their blessing to the project.
Isn’t that a redefinition of Governance and relationship mode between the Governor and the governed? Food for thought…
Uche Onwuchekwa

Okeycima:
ma man I will be back for you