Imo State News Today

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday, March 18, again stated that it would not present a certificate of return to Imo state governor, Rocha Okorocha.

Governor Rochas Okorocha has replied to the recent allegation by the governor-elect, Emeka Ihedioha, that N17 billion had already been withdrawn from the state treasury by the governor. He described the allegation as unfounded.

The All progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Imo state in the March 9 election, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has accused challenged Governor Rochas Okorocha to a popularity test in the state.

Governor Okorocha has said the governor elect of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha, does not have the right to issue directives to the financial Institutions in the state over their dealings with the state government until May 29, 2019.

Uche Nwosu campaign organisation has asked security agencies to probe the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo state following the election.

The Imo governor-elect, Emeka Ihedioha, has said the state would no longer be the laughing stock of Nigeria as his priority will be the restoration of the dignity of the state. Ihedioha made the statement on Thursday March 14.