Tunji Adedeji
There are strong indications that the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma may have subdued the fear of unknown that characterized the Supreme Court review application filed by his predecessor, seeking a review of the apex court’s judgment on the state 2019 governorship election with his recent appointments.
Trumpeta gathered that the tension about what becomes the outcome of the Supreme Court verdict in Imo State had overwhelmed the fair skinned governor.
Imo citizens who spoke to Trumpeta correspondent yesterday said for a governor who upon assumption of office wasted no time in hitting the ground running; with the announcement of his four key political appointments to suddenly be missing in action, is a clear indication that the fear of Supreme Court was eminent.
They claimed that the governor was nowhere to be found rented the airwave before he recently announced his new appointees.
Before now, Imo citizens have accused Gov Uzodinma of abandoning the state for weeks ,alleging that the state affairs is being ran in proxy.
However, Uzodinma laid to rest all these allegations on Tuesday when he announced Chief Mrs Rubby Emele , as SA to the governor of Imo state on Local Government and Chieftaincy affaires.
Uzodinma also approved the appointment of Hon. Mac Donald Ebere, as Special Adviser, Sanitation. Ebere will also double as General Manager, ENTRACO.
The governor further approved the appointment of Chief Batos Nwadike, as his Special Adviser on political matters also announced the appointment of another loyalist Ikpamezie Innocent ,GM OCDA
Recall that Uzodinma upon assumption of office made these four key political appointments.
Chief Cosmos Iwu, Secretary to Government of Imo – An Experienced Former SGI, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie, Chief of Staff – An Average Young Man Also Known As Eze Umuokorobia, A Lawyer With Party And Administrative Experience, Barr. COC Akaolisa, Commissioner For Justice/AG – A Vibrant, Sound Practicing Court Room Lawyer and Mr. Oguike Nwachukwu, Chief Press Secretary – A Media Practitioner With Many Years Cognate Experience.
Others appointees later announced were Mrs. Nneamaka Okafor, Special Assistant (New Media) – A Young Lady. A Media And TV Personality, Eric Uwakwe, Special Assistant (Youth Affairs) – A Dogged, Vibrant Youth And Known Youth Mobilizer With Street Credibility.
