Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has boasted that he retired politicians like Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Senator Arthur Nzeribe, Chief Achike Udenwa; and Chief Ikedi Ohakim.
He also said that by 2019 Senator Ifeanyi Araraume and others would be added to the list.
Okorocha explained that he rested what he described as “spent politicians” because they had nothing more to bring to the table so that young leaders could thrive.
He also disclosed that he would be working as governor until 11:30am of May 29, 2019, when his successor would be expected to take over from him.
Okorocha spoke when Ideato North people including their chiefs and leaders came to pay him visit Monday at the Government House Owerri.
He said that he came to run for the governorship when no one believed that one could do that and win outside the PDP.
On his son-in-law’s bid for the governorship of the state, he said, “He has the mandate of the people and broad-based support. So, he will win the governorship election. And I will win the Senate election because the quality of candidates and their records are key to their electoral success.
“They should come out with the person that will challenge Uche Nwosu and not noise making or propaganda. If they have someone who is better than Uche Nwosu let them come up with their candidate. I am waiting for them to come out and challenge my own candidate with their own choice. That is the way to go”.
Nze Luke Ekwueme, who spoke on behalf of the people of Ideato North, assured the governor that they would continue to stand by him in all his political endeavours and elections.
