Governor Rochas Okorocha has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue him with certificate of return as the senator-elect for Imo West.

He made the appeal at a press conference in Abuja today.

“I will advise INEC to do the right thing, to release my certificate so that I can celebrate as others. I want to be in the Senate and it will be interesting if I am there ” Okorocha said.

He urged INEC not to allow itself manipulated by his political opponents, who he said, wanted to freeze him out politically.

Okorocha was not invited by INEC to a ceremony in Abuja where certificates of return were presented to all senators elect and members of the House of Representatives. Okorocha was declared winner of Imo West two weeks ago, amidst claims by the returning officer, Professor I. Ibeabuchi that he made the declaration under duress.

INEC appeared to have upheld the submission and omitted Okorocha’s name from the list of senators-elect invited to Abuja.

Okorocha said his travails are connected to the politics of 2023 and that his opponents are already conspiring to close him out.

“I understand that people are beginning to fight a war of the future now when we are not even yet there.

“The idea is that, do not give Rochas a certificate; you must slow him down until after they have elected the presiding officers, then you can let him come in,”he said.

He added that the idea was to also ensure that he does not become anything in the Senate and to make sure that his governorship candidate son in-law does not emerge winner.

Okorocha ended his conference with some sarcasm, suggesting that INEC excluded from today’s event for a bigger event.

“I think probably, INEC must be trying to do something special, because I understand that once results have been declared and returns made, then you are bound to be issued a certificate of return,”he said.

“Maybe, INEC would want to organise a special programme for me to hand over this certificate of return to me, because clearly, I won and it was a peaceful election, the best you can ever think of,”he said.

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Truth is INEC has no right to withhold Mr. Iberiberisms certificate. If INEC has issues with how Rochas was announced winner, they should approach the courts.

What’s happening to Rochas and Akpabio is the same thing that happened to Ibrahim Mantu who was promised the Senate Presidency in 2007, only for him to be humiliated at the polls, just to allow the secretly favored David A. B. Mark to emerge Senate President.

Rochas should have been wiser.

GIVE MY SON HIS CERTIFICATE OF RETURN!

HE HAS DONE NOTHING WRONG.

IS IT A CRIME TO ENSLAVE IGNORANT PEOPLE AND TRAMPLE ON THEIR COMMONWEALTH?

Okorocha is just a horrible being! How does he even explain his nature? Where did he originate from? He's such a dirty loudmouth kai! God forbid abeg!

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You be happy. Don't give up

I thought your sister is the commissioner for happiness in Imo state why not consult her!

He should visit the Ministry of Happiness

baliyubla:
Truth is INEC has no right to withhold Mr. Iberiberisms certificate. If INEC has issues with how Rochas was announced winner, they should approach the courts.

What’s happening to Rochas and Akpabio is the same thing that happened to Ibrahim Mantu who was promised the Senate Presidency in 2007, only for him to be humiliated at the polls, just to allow the secretly favored David A. B. Mark to emerge Senate President.

Rochas should have been wiser.

INEC has every right to withhold it because it was announced under duress.. the returning officer told the whole world the he was announcing the result under duress...... It would be a shame for Inec to issue a certificate to a candidate who's result was made known to the whole world by the electoral officer was under duress. It's like NYSC issuing a discharge certificate to someone who openly flouted their rules and regulations in everyone's eyes.
Rochas should go to court and stop whining like a baby

Okorocha said the rest of us (ndi Igbo) don't know how to play politics, he is the only wise man from the east.

You will be happy

Who cares

baliyubla:
Truth is INEC has no right to withhold Mr. Iberiberisms certificate. If INEC has issues with how Rochas was announced winner, they should approach the courts.

What’s happening to Rochas and Akpabio is the same thing that happened to Ibrahim Mantu who was promised the Senate Presidency in 2007, only for him to be humiliated at the polls, just to allow the secretly favored David A. B. Mark to emerge Senate President.

Rochas should have been wiser.

Doesn't make any sense to issue certificate to Akpabio who lost election just because of self -pity. Make Rochas approach the court ,why the depression for the politicians.

FUNNY ENOUGH! how mighty are falling.

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But you said they lacked the power, now you are begging so that you can celebrate like others.

I no fit laugh.

INEC is treating your fvck up.

Next time, you will know say power pass power.

INEC lacks the powers to deny Okorocha his certificate of return...

We should be careful in allowing persons and institutions assume powers they like...

If the REc doesnt like me, all he needs to say is that he is announcing the results under duress, and my mandate will be denied.

That is very dangerous precedent.

F

It is well.

Appealing ?

Rochas right now.

You are very correct. Okoroawusa should go to court, otherwise INEC should organise another election for that district. Okorocha is a criminal, he forced the REC to announce him winner even when he didn't win.

sweerychick:
INEC has every right to withhold it because it was announced under duress.. the returning officer told the whole world the he was announcing the result under duress...... It would be a shame for Inec to issue a certificate to a candidate who's result was made known to the whole world by the electoral officer was under duress. It's like NYSC issuing a discharge certificate to someone who openly flouted their rules and regulations in everyone's eyes.
Rochas should go to court and stop whining like a baby

He was erecting statutes like they are the one who will vote for him.
Accept my sympathy bro