Ahead of 2019 general election, the Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has sacked his Chief of Staff and son-in-law Uche Nwosu who is expected to run for the governor of the state, the secretary of the State Government, George Echeand and other appointees.
This development was announced by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo who disclosed that the affected appointees are contesting for elective position in the upcoming election. The termination of their appointments is to give them enough time to prepare for their primaries.
The affected appointees are:
1. Sir George Eche – Secretary to the Government of Imo State
2. Chief Uche Nwosu – Chief of Staff, Government House
3. Dr. Paschal Chigozie Obi – Principal Secretary to the Governor
4. Hon. Kingsley Uju – Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations)
5.Chief Emma Ojinero – Commissioner for Trade & Investment/Commerce
6. Prof. Nnamdi Obiareri – Commissioner for Information
7. Barr. (Mrs) Ngozi Njoku – Commissioner for Gender/Social Development
8. Lady Joy Mbawuike – Commissioner for Market Development
9. Hon. Obinna Mbata – Commissioner for Finance
10. Dr. Dan Nworie – Commissioner for Tertiary Education
11.Hon. Simeon Iwunze – Special Adviser on Urban Renewal
12. Barr. Obinna Amagwula – Special Assistant General Duties
13. Pst. (Mrs) Betty Uzoma- Special Assistant Finance.
