By Matthew Don
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has doled out N10 million to monarchs in his local government whom he also told the reason he wants to go to the senate.
It was also an opportunity for the governor to take a swipe on the ailing former senator representing Orlu zone, Arthur Nzeribe and the All Progressive Grand alliance (APGA) senatorial candidate for orlu in the February 16 election, senator Osita Izunaso.
Okorocha seems to be more interested in going to the senate for his personal delight than for the interest of the people based on his deduction.
Okorocha spoke to the Traditional Rulers of Orlu zone extraction at his Orashi Resort, Ogboko, Ideato South local government area of Imo State last week.
During the meeting, Okorocha who sent out some journalists said: “I call you to address you on my senatorial ambition. My interest bothers on the fact I do not want to be forgotten by the people of State. I still want to remain relevant in the scheme of things.”
But addressing supporters during his flag-off, he said: “I am also running for the senate election. Because when I go to the senate, I will attract a lot of things for Orlu people. You have seen what I have done as a governor. When I go to the senate, there will be a massive difference.”
Okorocha used the opportunity to tackle Senator Nzeribe and Senator Izunaso , accusing them of non-performance while in the senate.
His words: “Please ask Osita Izunaso what he has been able to attract to Orlu zone for the four years he spent at the House of Representatives, and four years he spent as a senator; not even a bungalow was attracted to Orlu zone.”
One of the Traditional Rulers from Ideato South who spoke on the condition of anonymity described governor’s senate project as dead on arrival, wondering how a man who impoverished his people and took their lands would want them to vote for him.
However, Okorocha splashed N10 million on the traditional rulers, promising to do more if they help mobilize their people to vote him into the senate.