Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has bowed to pressure mounted by groups and some natives seeking for immediate probe of the administration of ex-governor Ikedi Ohakim.
Addressing a group known as
Joint Action Group (JAG), comprising of ‘keke’ operators, mechanics,
transporters and artisans that had earlier issued a 21-day ultimatum for
Ohakim’s probe at the House of Assembly complex, Owerri, the governor
disclosed that government has decided to make public the activities of
the former governor within 14 days.
He said: “Let me inform you
the decision of the present administration to bring justice to bear
following your protest over the activities of the past administration.
Nobody has negotiated to cover the activities of ex-governor Ohakim
within the four years he governed the state, rather it may interest you
to know that the panel set up to look into the activities of the former
governor has just presented its report. Within the remaining 14 days of
your ultimatum, we shall make Ohakim’s activities in government house
known to the public”.
Okorocha, who posited that it
was worrisome that Ohakim did only three uncompleted projects and 87
kilometer of roads also uncompleted in four years, added that government
would ensure that the funds stashed away by the former governor are
recovered for the development of the state.
“I want to thank you for your
patience so far. Honestly, I agree with you that it is worrisome that
Ohakim did only three uncompleted projects in four years and 87
kilometer of uncompleted road project. So, the money must be somewhere
and if that money is recovered, it will help to make Heath-care services
free in addition to free education programme,” Governor Okorocha said.
He urged them to be
law-abiding as the security agencies and other relevant authorities are
set to ensure that the former governor faces the full wrath of the law.
Earlier, the leader of the
group, Ngozi Amadi, said they were disappointed that the state
government was yet to take position on the former governor after it
issued a 21-day ultimatum last week.
She said: “Your Excellency,
instead of arresting and trying Ohakim, we have his men still
gallivanting and threatening fire and brimstone. Our leadership has been
receiving threatening calls but never will that derail our call for
justice. If this is democracy, then we have every right to call our
leaders and ask for what is reasonably attainable. It is true that we
commend your revolutionary feat in transforming our state; we surely
will not rest on our oars until those who looted our treasury are
brought to book”.
Amadi alleged that ex-governor Ikedi Ohakim squandered public funds on non-existent Oak Refinery, Midwest Airline.
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