Arrest Ohakim Now, Imo Youths Tell EFCC

Ikedi Ohakim: immediate past governor of Imo State

Imo youths numbering over 1000 have staged a peaceful protest demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of the immediate past governor of the state, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The protesting youths marched from Dan Anyaim Stadium along Wetheral Road, Owerri, the state capital, to Government House where they were received by the Deputy Governor, Sir Jude Agbaso.

They displayed placards with various inscriptions like: “Owelle, we demand Ohakim’s arrest now”, “Why EFCC doesn’t want to arrest Ikedi”, “Why is the government keeping silent over Ohakim’s arrest by EFCC?”, “Ohakim, Opiah, bring back Imo money”, among others.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Comrade Nduka Chiagozie Ozuruigbo said the former governor should be made to give account of his administration’s financial recklessness and misappropriation. He also accused the former governor of masterminding some criminal activities in the state, including kidnapping, and urged security agencies to carry out further investigation on the recent activities of the former governor.

The group also demanded EFCC to investigate the controversial dredging of Nworie River, rehabilitation of Oguta Lake Motel, construction of multi-purpose hall, and several inflated road contracts awarded by the former governor.

Addressing the youths, the deputy governor, Sir Jude Agbaso, described their action as democratic and reiterated government commitment to improve their lives through massive job creation. He assured that their grievances and demand would be forwarded accordingly to the appropriate authorities for immediate action.