Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim has said Igbos are the most affected by the Economic recession. Ohakim spoke on Saturday at the inaugural Chinua Achebe International Conference held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The former governor said people of the South East are largely marginalised. He said, “The Federal Government created a... Read More

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September 4, 2016

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Okorocha, Ohakim take swipes at each other over demolition in Imo

Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha and his predecessor, Ikedi Ohakim, have disagreed over the ongoing demolition exercise embarked by the state government. Ohakim claim the ongoing demolition in the state was not captured in the state’s budget, stating that the exercise has brought more loss than its projected gain. In a letter addressed to... Read More

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August 30, 2016

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Why I quit politics – Ohakim

Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim on Tuesday explained why he quit partisan politics. Ohakim who governed the state between 2007 to 2011 said he took the decision in order to devote more time to his family. In a post on his Facebook page, Ohakim said he would be concentrating more on mentoring the... Read More

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July 18, 2016

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Court grants Ohakim 2 weeks medical check-up abroad

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday granted the former Governor of Imo, Ikedi Ohakim permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. Ohakim is being tried on a three-count charge for money laundering and corruption which was filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on July 8, 2015. Vacation Judge, Justice Nnamdi... Read More

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July 9, 2015

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Ohakim asked to bail himself with the (exact amount) he allegedly laundered

A plot twist of sorts has occurred in a Federal High Court in Abuja, today, July 9. Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has been granted bail in the sum of N270m. Ohakim, whose bail was set at N270m, is being prosecuted for N270m fraud allegedly perpetrated in 2008. He is also expected to... Read More

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July 8, 2015

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Ex-Imo Governor arraigned on 3 counts of money laundering

Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has been arraigned on three counts of money laundering. Ohakim was arraigned on Wednesday, July 8, before Justice Adeniyi Ademola of a Federal High Court in Abuja. He would however, plead not guilty to the three counts. Justice Ademola subsequently adjourned the case till Thursday, July 9, for hearing... Read More

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June 18, 2015

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Corruption investigation: Ex-governor of Imo arrested by EFCC

Ihedi Ohakim, a former Imo State governor, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Ohakim, was picked up earlier today, Thursday, June 18, at his house in Asokoro, Abuja. He was arrested after failing to honour an invitation to the EFCC office in Abuja on Wednesday, June 17. The former governor was invited to answer... Read More

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May 3, 2015

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Why PDP lost the general elections, Ex-governor Ikedi Ohakim explains

by Ikedi Ohakim However, while I also agree with the human angle theory of the “shoeless” Ijaw boy who came to Abuja and is leaving Aso Rock with his head and that of his entire family intact, I believe that President Jonathan was in a position to achieve more than that. Following the dramatic resignation... Read More

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April 4, 2015

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Amanze Obi: Okorocha, the apostle of liberation is in dire need of liberation

by Amanze Obi Okorocha has a responsibility to mend his ways. But I think that it is too late in the day. He may be losing the battle to an Ihedioha who obviously looks more prepared for governance. Four years ago, Rochas Okorocha, the Governor of Imo state, came across as a liberator. He... Read More

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November 6, 2014

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Ikedi Ohakim, former Imo governor and his fierce-looking dogs (LOOK)

by Azubuike Azikiwe Ikedi Ohakim, former governor of Imo State, certainly has a thing for ferocious looking burly dogs. A photo has surfaced, of Ohakim having a play time with four of his monstrous dogs. The businessman was grinning from ear to ear, with his two Boerboel dogs, an Alsatian German Shepherd dog and a Caucasian shepherd dog.

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July 12, 2014

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“Please forgive me and my aides…” – Ex-Gov. Ohakim confesses his ‘sins’, pleads for mercy

by S’ola Filani The immediate past Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has pleaded for forgiveness from Imo citizens for falling short of their expectations during his tenure as Governor. In an interview with Vanguard newspaper, the former Governor said “I want to seize this opportunity to tell Imo people to forgive me and forgive... Read More

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January 27, 2013

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Royal Rumble: “Probe me if you dare” – Former Imo governor, Ohakim tells Governor Okorocha

by Nnamdi Akpa Former Imo state governor, Ikedi Ohakim has said that his conscience is clear, and so he is not afraid of a probe. Speaking at the occasion of the visit of the state executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to party members of Isiala Mbano, Ohakim said he wants the present... Read More

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December 19, 2012

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Blame Okorocha for kidnappings in Imo – Ohakim

by Isi Esene Former Imo State governor, Ikedi Ohakim has blamed governor Rochas Okorocha for the increasing case of kidnapping in the state. He said the problem can be attributed to the rising youth unemployment in the state. Ohakim said this yesterday at a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally in Isiala, Mbano Local Government Area... Read More

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