Tunji Adedeji
In what may be considered as a prelude to the Deputy Governor of Imo state, Prince Eze Madumere’s reaction on the rumoured reconciliation move between him and Governor Rochas Okorocha, the Imo Second Citizen has finally opened up saying he only disagreed with his boss and friend of many years, on principle.
He disclosed that his resolve to pursue his goal of impacting positively on the citizenry in concert with best leadership practices was his driving force.
Prince Eze Madumere who made this disclosure recently through a press release made available to Trumpeta newspaper in Owerri, Imo state, by his Media Aide Mr Uche Onwuchekwa described the purported rumour as a mere figment of imagination of the peddlers.
The statement further said,”the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has dissociated self from the rumoured reconciliation move between him and Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, purported to have been made by Governor’s family members.”
According to the release, Prince Madumere expressed astonishment over the rumour, saying he only got to know about this through barrage of calls and text messages by concerned Imo citizens. He however described such move as unnecessary and uncalled for, as he submitted that there is nothing on the table to call for such reconciliation.
He therefore charged his numerous supporters and Imolites to discountenance such insinuations coming from rumour mills and kite fliers, pointing out that; “ This is a form of distraction, and I would not fall for such cheap blackmail;” the release re-assured.
In an unrelated development will be recalled that penultimate week, while the Deputy Governor was away, the rumour mills had a field day, circulating such unimaginable story that there was strong move to reconcile Governor Okorocha and his Deputy, Prince Madumere.
In an unrelated development, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has expressed shock over the role played by his Deputy, Prince Eze Madumere that led to his humiliation in the just concluded APC congresses in the state, and described him as a political strategist he never knew.
Governor Okorocha made this revaluation on Sunday at Victory Chapel, Government House, Owerri while delivering his Sunday message to his congregants.
According to him, reasons why the gang up against him by Allied Forces became successful was as a result of the executive role played by his deputy, and regretted having fuse with him.
Governor Okorocha further disclosed that having stayed with Madumere for over 20 years, it was very easy for him to use all the contacts he had established in the past against him, pointing out that he never knew that his former trusted ally could lead a revolution to conquer him due to politics.
He therefore expressed annoyance for falling apart with his deputy whom he described as very trustworthy, recalling that the only thing that could have provoked Madumere may be one of his publications by his CPS that he lacks political value.
Meanwhile, all efforts to reach the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okorocha, Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo to ascertain the authenticity of the comment made by his principal proved abortive as his phone was switched off as at the time of fielding this report.
