Okorocha sacks son-in-law Nwosu

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has sacked his Chief of Staff and son-in-law, Uche Nwosu.

Nwosu was sacked alongside 13 political office holders in the state.

Okorocha has not hidden his preference for Nwosu as his successor, an interest that has been met with widespread resistance, even from within his party and cabinet.

In a statement on Wednesday, Samuel Onwuemeodo, chief press secretary to the governor, said the sacked appointees are seeking elective positions on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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The affected officials were listed 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

 

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