Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, has relieved his chief of staff, secretary to the state government, deputy chief of staff, information commissioner and nine other political office holders in the state of their positions.
He said they are having political interest.
His Chief of staff, Uche Nwosu is Okorocha’s son in-law and believed to be the governor’s preferred choice in the 2019 election.
Samuel Onwuemeodo, chief press secretary to the governor, said in a statement on Wednesday, that “the sacked appointees are seeking elective positions on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).”
He listed those affected by the sack as:
- George Eche – Secretary to the Government of Imo State
- Uche Nwosu – Chief of Staff, Government House
- Paschal Chigozie Obi – Principal Secretary to the Governor
- Kingsley Uju – Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations)
- Emma Ojinero – Commissioner for Trade & Investment/Commerce
- Nnamdi Obiareri – Commissioner for Information
- Ngozi Njoku – Commissioner for Gender/Social Development
- Lady Joy Mbawuike – Commissioner for Market Development
- Obinna Mbata – Commissioner for Finance
- Dan Nworie – Commissioner for Tertiary Education
- Simeon Iwunze – Special Adviser on Urban Renewal
- Obinna Amagwula – Special Assistant General Duties
- Betty Uzoma- Special Assistant Finance