Governor Emeka Ihedioha has said reports that he order the arrest of his predecessor Rochas Okorocha are false.
The Imo governor said the reports are fabrications by those working against the success of his administration .
Ihedioha said he remained committed to the rule of law as the only source of punishment for misdeeds such as those Okorocha is being accused of The governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha, has denied reports that he ordered the arrest of his predecessor Rochas Okorocha.
Vanguard reports that Ihedioha made the clarification on Saturday, September 7 in a statement signed by his media aide, Chibuike Onyeukwu, Governor Ihedioha said his administration is well aware of the hate campaign against him, including, but not limited to allegations that he ordered the arrest of Okorocha. Onyeukwu said:
“Nothing can be further from the truth. The Governor, who has a distinguished career and concluded his legislative assignment as a Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives, has also built an enduring reputation for respect for rule of law and the independence of the different arms of government.”
The media said the Ihedioha administration believes that the law must be allowed to take its course in matters for which the former governor is being accused.
“We therefore wish to restate that Governor Ihedioha will not interfere in the investigation of the former governor by relevant agencies but shall continue to abide by and lead Imo State, in the established democratic principles as enshrined in the laws of our land,” Onyeukwu added.
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