Imo State governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has urged politicians especially the leaders of All Progressive Congress (APC) and Imo youths to emulate the footsteps and the political life style of his deputy, Prince Eze Madumere.
The governor made the call while addressing the people of Oguta and a group operating under the aegis of Rochas Youth Alliance at the state Government House, Owerri and made it clear that Madumere has faithfully followed him for many years.
Governor Okorocha described his deputy governor as his beloved son in whom he is well pleased and recalled the days he suffered with him through thick and thin, sometimes taking risks that even some of those claiming to be his disciples are unable to do.
“Prince Madumere has been with me for years. If I lose election everybody around me would run away but he would stay with me. Prince Madumere really believed God that one day I, Rochas Okorocha will make it in politics. Today, everything has materialized, Madumere I salute you. I could recall in 2003 Presidential election, I did my best and invested heavily to represent my people in their bid to produce a president. Because of injustice and other misnomer that go with Nigeria’s politics, I lost. Everybody deserted me and even made away with all I entrusted to them. The only person who remained was no other person than Madumere who persevered not minding what people were saying.”
He noted that it was the rare exercise of perseverance that placed him where he is today. He urged all political appointees to emulate these gestures to enable them perform effectively in different areas of endeavors.
He frowned at the nonchalant attitude of some of the politicians around him that believe so much in primitive accumulation of wealth and when they don’t receive anything or political appointment from the state government they will start criticizing the government they claim to belong .
“I believe so much in Prince Madumere because I have tested him and he has not failed, so I want people around me to behave like him in their own interest.”
Owelle Okorocha who described his deputy as a good follower, therefore advised the youths to always emulate the leadership style of Prince Madumere to enable them become good Ambassadors of the nation.