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Faces To Miss in Govt House Owerri After

May 2, 2019

Faces To Miss In Govt House Owerri After May 29th

By Onyekachi Eze

As the transition to usher in another regime commences today, it is certain some faces would likely be missed from Government House, Owerri.

The seat of power in Imo State, otherwise known as Douglas House in the past before the incumbent christened it “Peoples” in the past eight years have characters who made it thick.

Since Okorocha’s tenure is about to expire and his likelihood of controlling the affairs of the state from May 29, 2019 very remote, some faces definitely shall be missed in the place.

NNEOMA OKOROCHA

Apart from the governor, his wife Nneoma Okorocha is the main figure to join. The Governor’s wife can be said to be the controlling force behind the scene in Okorocha’s government. Her political structures are superb and she is well known in the place.

Trumpeta learnt that her popularity within Govt House circle and formation of various groups with lieutenants made her the de facto governor. When things are not in proper shape, Nneoma comes into action. She will be missed.

UCHE NWOSU: A key figure in the administration of Okorocha from 2011 when he was Deputy Chief of Staff. Even when he was appointed Commissioner, Nwosu was a regular at Govt House. His command of the location was strengthened later following his appointment in 2015 as Chief of Staff. Nwosu was more or less in charge of Govt House affairs even when he resigned to run for the governorship race.

PASCHAL OBI: For over seven years, the former Principal Secretary to Okorocha, Paschal Obi dictated the pace of affairs of the Government House. The governor’s kinsman was powerful because all official matters coming out from Government House was through him during the Okorocha golden era until he resigned to run federal house race of Ideato. A strong ally of the governor and advocate of Rescue Mission, he was responsible for all details that emanated from Govt House.

KINGSLEY UJU:

Another powerful figure who will be missed in Douglas House as Okorocha vacates is Kingsley Uju. Though he came from nowhere in terms of political pedigree, but warmed into the heart of the Okorocha family to occupy a vital space in the administration. After working as their contract executive, Uju came in as the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations Govt House. The position made him a co-landlord and another oracle to behold.

OGECHI OLOLO: From the Okorocha family came the governor’s younger sister, Ogechi Ololo. From the inception of Okorocha administration, the younger sister became a power broker that can’t fail to be mentioned as one of the strong pillars of the governor in Govt House. She was the Deputy Chief of Staff (Domestic) and currently Commissioner for Happiness and Couples Fulfillment. Anyone who had any business with the governor was through her. She was powerful to an extent to earn “Nwanne Governor” nickname.

LASBERY OKAFORANYANWU:

The Commissioner of Transport at a time was a resident of Govt House. There was in time he was not spotted in Douglas House except in other functions as he was always around to consult with the Governor. visitors and workers in Govt House feel his office was in Govt House where he was reported to have formulated the decision to remove Keke and manage ITC Lasbery has been a trusted aide to Okorocha who the governor always consults in certain affairs.

UGOCHI NNWNNA OKORO:

Since she joined Okorocha two years after the governor was sworn in. the politician who claims to be the Lady of the masses decided to make Govt House, Owerri her second home.

Despite Commissioner and other vital positions she has held, the affinity with the Governor’s wife, Nneoma brought her close to Okorocha and made her part of those who warmed the Govt House premises.

KEN EJIOGU:

Even as he was known of late because he succeeded his kinsman, Uche Nwosu as Chief of Staff, Ken Ejiogu will be missed. At the resignation of Nwosu, Ejiogu was next in line of action and discharged his duties as the appointee in charge of government house workers and other categories of hangers on.

JOSEPHINE UDORJI:

No day passed during the hey days of Okorocha administration that Mrs Josephine Udorji was not found within Govt House pavilion. Her vital ministry as commissioner of works made her a regular visitor to Govt House because of the attachment Okorocha has for block works and other construction projects. She can be mistaken to be the spokesperson of Imo State Government. Therefore, she stormed Govt House daily from briefs.

EMMA OJINERE:

How he came up strongly from the opposition to warm into the heart of Okorocha can be attributed to his frequent visits to Govt House. It was not surprising that he merited a commissioner ticket and was later backed by Okorocha to get Owerri zone senate ticket for APC. Before now, the dark skinned Ojinere paraded Govt House regularly to be taken as one of those to be missed in the next dispensation.

SAM ONWUEMEODO:

The irascible media aide of Okorocha will surely top rank of those to be missed. The pint sized Journalist with penchant for abrasive write ups that always pitched him and his principal against others and Journalists won’t have the license to scribe out press releases on behalf of Okorocha. More so, he would seize to take charge and treat his colleagues in unfair manner in Govt House and Okorocha functions which became part of his unsavory trademark.