Okorocha calls for close rank among Imo politicians, advises Iwuanyawu to retire from politics Okorocha calls for close rank among Imo politicians, advises Iwuanyawu to retire from politics

Imo State governor and All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Rochas Okorocha has stressed the need for political leaders, no matter their party affiliations to shield their swords for a faster development of the state.

The governor made the call during the church dedication of little Emmanuel Kamsiyochukwu, son of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Board of Trustee member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Cathedral Church of Transfiguration, Anglican Diocese, Owerri on Monday.

Okorocha expressed happiness in meeting with former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, former Deputy Speaker, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, Senator Hope Uzodinma (Imo West) all PDP chieftains in the same event, since after the 2015 general elections.

He said, “I thank God for making this day possible that I have the privilege to have a handshake with chief Ohakim, meet with Ihedioha, and Senator Uzodinma, all PDP members struggling to be Imo governors.

“If it is possible, I will request His Lord Bishop to provide a platform for us to meet and discuss on better ways to move the state forward now that the election is over, in the best interest of the state.”

Okorocha further advised Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu to quit partisan politics and play the role of a statesman, adding that the state will benefit more if Iwuanyanwu heeded the advice.

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   He added, “Iwuanyanwu is bigger than any political party in Nigeria and for him (Iwuanyanwu) to be a member of a political party is not in the best interest of Imo.’’

Bishop Cyril Okorocha, of the Anglican Diocese of Owerri in his address called on Nigerians, especially women to be prayerful for peace and unity in the land.