Stay updated with breaking news from Ibekwe darlington. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Defendant slumps revived during proceedings • Imo ex-gov relives experience in police detention, commends Presidency for saving him • South-East govs wade into face-off Fourteen aides of former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, were yesterday, arraigned before a magistrate’s court in Owerri for allegedly conspiring to commit misdemeanor and an attempt to overthrow the state government. x The offence, according to the court, is punishable under Section 517 of the Criminal Code caption C38, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004 as applicable in Imo State. Okorocha, expected in the court, was not arraigned. Those arraigned before the court were Obasi Goodluck, Nwaiwu Ndubuisi, Median Ijeoma, Obor Victor, Ucheka Claudin, Sunday Chisom, Nev Raphael, Epkpendu Peace, Basil Mba, Steve Asimobi, Ebere Nwokeji, Eberendu Chimechifulam, Olu Chzoba and Ibekwe Darlington. ....
Vanguard News Okorocha: Angry reactions trail presidential intervention On By Chidi Nkwopara – Owerri Angry reactions have continued to trail the alleged intervention of the Presidency, when Senator Rochas Okorocha was arrested weekend, by the police in Owerri, for breaking the seal of Imo State Government. While the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, claimed that the police released Okorocha late Sunday night, $on health grounds”, the former governor disclosed that he was released through the prompt intervention of the Presidency. Speaking on the issue, a concerned citizen, Chief Durunna Chiekezie, said: “If it is true that the Presidency intervened like the former governor claimed, it has made nonsense of President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption mantra. It is not right for the Presidency to throw its weight around. ....