Rochas Okorocha, a former governor of Imo state has dismissed insinuation pointing to the facts that he his nursing a plan to exit the All Progressives’ Congress.
The former governor made this disclosure in a statement made available by Sam Onwuemeodo, his Special Adviser on Media on Tuesday.
Okorocha denied a recent report making the rounds that he described APC as a party trying seize power at all cost, stating that the rumor is an handiwork of mischief makers.
Okorocha stated that as a founding member of the ruling party, he could not make such a statement about his party, explaining that he won’t express his displeasure on social media even if he has one.
“Almost eight years after leaving office as Executive Governor of Imo State, and several years after serving as Senator representing Imo West, those with a phobia of Rochas Okorocha still cannot sleep with their two eyes closed.
“For days now, they have circulated a fake story on social media, falsely quoting me as saying: ‘APC is no longer a political party but a party desperate to hijack power at all costs. I am at the corner looking at them — Senator Rochas Okorocha.’
Okorocha would never describe a party that has been in government since 2015, and still counting, as ‘desperate to hijack power.’ What power again?
“Okorocha remains a bonafide, committed member of the APC. He never made the statement being circulated by those envious of his political journey,” the statement reads.
Okorocha explained that he was the only sitting governor from the South-East who joined the APC during its formation, risking his re-election in 2015 at a time when the party had little support in the region.
“Okorocha took a political risk when major South-East leaders doubted the viability of the APC. He was ridiculed for his decision, yet he stayed committed.
“It’s important to recall that, due to his dedication, he was unanimously elected by fellow APC governors as the pioneer Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, which he helped to build into a strong force,” the statement added.
