Rochas Okorocha

August 28, 2017

Fayose, Okorocha compete to claim the worst governor spot in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Rarely would you see grown up men fighting to outdo one another in a game of incompetence. But when it comes to governance, this is the norm. Governors have demonstrated time and again that they are not to be vouched for, neither can they be trusted to deliver on their promises. In the YNaija Effectiveness... Read More

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August 27, 2017

Eke-Ukwu market demolition: PDP says Okorocha should be held responsible for the deaths

The statement by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) signed by Dayo Adeyeye: We condemn the Forceful Demolition of the Popular Eke Ukwu Market and violent eviction of traders in Owerri by the Imo State Government using men of the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies during which three (3) people including a 10 year... Read More

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August 27, 2017

Eke-Ukwu market demolition: 10-year-old boy killed as military men shoot sporadically at protesters

“Up your game in the protection of lives and property in Nigeria” was what the Commander-in-Chief, Muhammadu Buhari told security chiefs but on Saturday, in Owerri, Imo state, the reverse became the case as armed military (34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze) shot sporadically in order to disperse protesting traders – in the process killing a 10-year-old... Read More

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August 15, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Biafra: Kanu deceiving Ndigbo, says Okorocha | I don’t know if Nigeria is paying for Buhari’s treatment – Adesina | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. I don’t know if Nigeria is paying for Buhari’s treatment – Adesina – YNaija We must force the govt to do their work | NLC supports ASUU strike – YNaija Constituency projects by lawmakers is corruption | Obasanjo insists – YNaija I have not indicated interest to... Read More

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August 12, 2017

There is no vacancy in Aso Rock – Okorocha

The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha, has said that there is no vacancy in Aso Rock. He made this statement during the official opening ceremony of Elfreeda foundation, founded by his daughter, Mrs Uloama Rochas Nwosu. “When I opened Rochas Foundation I thought that my children will continue from where I stop but little did... Read More

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Aisha Buhari, Toyin Saraki, 15 govs’ wives converge in Imo for August meeting

President’s Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha Buhari, Zamfara State Governor, Abdulazeez Yari, Senate President’s wife, Toyin Saraki and 15 governors’ wives, yesterday converged met in Imo State for this year’s women conference. The theme of this year’s meeting “Women Building Bridges of Unity Across the Niger” according to the president’s wife, was especially for unity among women, through building bridges of... Read More

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Don’t judge us until our mandate expires | Okorocha tells Nigerians

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Tuesday said it is too early for Nigerians to judge the performance of their leaders. Okorocha said this at the opening of a retreat on policy synergy between states and the Federal Government, holding in Birnin Kebbi. “We want to appeal to Nigerians not to judge us from past... Read More

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IPOB will send Okorocha out of the govt house in 2019 – Nnamdi Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said the group will sack Rochas Okorocha as governor of Imo State. Kanu, who spoke in Owerri on Friday, insisted that there would be no election in Anambra State in November and in the other four South-East states in 2019. He added that “restructuring... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 29th of July

Read the full stories and analyses here: We shall shut down Lagos, expect Nnamdi Kanu soon – Radio Biafra ‘Femi Fani-Kayode makes shocking revelations about Gov Okorocha’ Donald Trump predicts what would happen if ObamaCare is not repealed

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‘Femi Fani-Kayode makes shocking revelations about Gov Okorocha’

Continuing the social media bitter exchange, Femi Fani-Kayode has made some unconfirmed revelations about the Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha. The minister had previously described the governor as “a filthy and greedy pig,” in a statement published by Special Adviser, John Ndukwe. Taking to Twitter again, FFK wrote, “You sacrificed your left leg to the devil... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. House Of Reps Passes #NotTooYoungToRun Bill Just like the Nigerian Senate, the House of Representatives has passed the Bill that reduces the age for election as President. 2. You Were Born A Slave And Will Die A Slave | Fani-Kayode Blasts Okorocha Former Minister of Aviation, Femi... Read More

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You were born a slave and will die a slave | Fani-Kayode blasts Okorocha

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has responded to Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, as they continue to engage in a war of word. In a statement by his special adviser, Jude Ndukwe, the minister described the governor as “a filthy and greedy pig.” The statement read, “Instead of respecting himself, shutting up and seeking... Read More

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Fani-Kayode has no self-discipline, respect for others – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has described former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode as a man without self-discipline and respect. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha described the former minister’s statement as an unintelligent, unprovoked and unwarranted media attack against him. The statement read, “And on our part, as responsible... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. WE WANT ATIKU BACK, HE IS BEING UNDER-UTILISED IN APC – PDP The Adamawa chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday said it wants former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to return to the party. 2. ‘PDP GOVERNORS TO VISIT PRESIDENT BUHARI’ Six governors are scheduled to... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: We want Atiku back, he is being under-utilised in APC – PDP | ‘PDP governors to visit President Buhari’ | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. We want Atiku back, he is being under-utilised in APC – PDP – YNaija ‘PDP governors to visit President Buhari’ – YNaija If you choose to live in the North, you choose to be a sacrificial lamb | Nnamdi Kanu tells Igbos – YNaija Osinbajo meets security... Read More

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Fani-Kayode has nothing else apart from his father’s name – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has described former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode as “a spoilt child”. Fani-Kayode while reacting to the picture of some APC leaders’ visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in London had said it was taken during Ramadan. He described the picture as “old and fake”, adding that the drinks on the... Read More

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Why were these the governors to visit Buhari?

by Alexander O. Onukwue How did the APC Governors come about the four names that visited President Buhari on Sunday evening in London? Because, from the comments on the subject, not many persons feel it was an eminent delegation to relay any message from the country to the absent President, or from the President to... Read More

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After 77 days: How does Buhari look?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Odigie Oyegun, the Chairman of the APC, in the company of four APC Governors and a Minister, paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in London. A picture from the visit shows the President, Buhari, at a dinner table with his visitors. Buhari’s look is of one who appears to be... Read More

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Nigerians should already know how Buhari prefers to do things – Adesina

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigerians should take the President the way he is. While speaking on Sunrise Daily on Channels TV, Adesina said Nigerians should have understood how Buhari likes to do things. “The style of our president is what you have seen on display.... Read More

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The Buhari we met – Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha said President Muhammadu Buhari was very cheerful and has not lost any bit of his sense of humour when he and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress met him in London today. Okorocha gave this report in a telephone conversation reported by President Buhari’s special adviser on media and publicity, Femi... Read More

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APC convention not delayed by Buhari’s absence – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari has nothing to do with the delay of the All Progressives Congress (APC) convention. Abdulaziz Yari, governor of Zamfara, said the illness of Buhari had delayed the party’s national convention on Wednesday. Okorocha, while speaking with journalists after meeting Acting President Yemi Osinbajo with... Read More

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Nigeria does not need restructuring – Okorocha

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has dismissed calls for the restructuring of the country. Okorocha argued that Nigeria was better as united country, stating that it only needs repackaging. The governor spoke on Monday while declaring open the 67th annual conference of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria held in Imo State. He noted that each... Read More

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Okorocha bans Imo monarchs from speaking English at official functions

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has banned traditional rulers in the state from speaking in English at official functions. Okorocha gave the directive while handing over letters of recognition and staffs of office to 19 newly recognised traditional rulers in the state in Owerri on Tuesday. He directed that every monarch must only speak in... Read More

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South-East governors are the real MVPs | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

The Governors of the South Eastern region deserve a round of applause for their call over the weekend condemning “all hate speeches and misconduct from any segment of the country”. The governors, who made the call on Sunday at a meeting in Enugu with members of the National Assembly from the South East and traditional rulers... Read More

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No governor dead or alive can match my achievements – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said his successor could be stoned if he delivers below the standard he has set in the state. Okorocha disclosed this in Abuja in an interview with State House Correspondents. He said his achievements in the past six years would not be compared to what other governors had done.... Read More

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Buhari not on life support – Okorocha

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha on Thursday asked Nigerians to disregard a statement by Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose, that President Muhammadu Buhari is on life support. Okorocha said this while speaking with State House correspondents in Abuja. He disregarded Fayose’s statement as ‘uncharitable’. Fayose on Wednesday had said Buhari was on life support and was... Read More

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Like senator, like governor | Kogi gov. Yahaya Bello is the worst governor in YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello has added uncouth statements to his many sins. The governor who is owing workers in the state at least twelve months salary is also being accused of double registration. In the week under review, Bello decided to throw decorum to wind when he engaged, Dino Melaye, a senator from his state... Read More

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What Igbo leaders discussed with Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa – Okorocha (WATCH)

The Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has given highlights into the discussion of Igbo leaders with Yemi Osinbajo yesterday at the Presidential villa, Abuja. Osinbajo had a meeting with South East governors and leaders of the region to discuss the rising threats of the nation’s separation, especially the three ultimatum by Northern youths asking... Read More

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Stop demand for Biafra | Okorocha tells IPOB, MASSOB

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has said the Igbos were not ready for another civil war. Okorocha gave the advice at a news briefing at the Government House in Owerri on Tuesday. He asked the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to desist from demanding for secession. He said the agitation should rather be for the... Read More

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‘I was not informed’ | Okorocha rejects daughter’s appointment

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has rejected the appointment of his daughter, Uju Okorocha-Onwuka into the board of the Federal College of Education, (Tech), Omoku, Rivers State. Uju is married to Dr. Uzoma Awuka, the son of Nigeria Minister of Education State and former Secretary to Imo State, Prof. Anthony Anwuka. In a statement by... Read More

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