The Executive Governor of Imo State, Chief Rochas Okorocha said he never made any mistake by his decision to join APC. The amiable Imo State governor said the country needs a leader that will guarantee dividends of democracy to his people. Read on…
Sir, the APC leader is back to the country, sound and healthy, what would you say on his absence for some period?
Well, I thank God for the life of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu because God loves him so much. We have seen lots of people with lesser condition and they are no more but for the love God has for Asiwaju, He spared his life. His name alone should be praised. When I first saw him, I expected to see someone that looked a little bit tired but he is ever strong and vibrant. We thank God for his life.
What is the implication of his presence to the political situation of the country?
Asiwaju will ever remain a force to reckon with in the country, you all know his antecedent, even when he was the governor of Lagos State, you know how he governed the state then when the state allocation was withheld, so the implication of his presence is to continue to give the central government directives because if we all fold our arms and let the minority rule, then what do you expect the less privileged to do. So, his presence will give people hope while some people too will be put on their toes to perform.
Some politicians in your state are still not satisfied on your role as an APC person, what actually motivated your action?
The people of course, I took that decision to start a better life for our people, if you look at all the APC states, you will know that the party has some good impact, I will not like to go further than this but like I will always say, I have no regret taking that step.
The Anambra State election is around the corner, do you think your party will have upper hand at the November 16th election?
You know that I understand our people very well, our people need a leader that will provide their basic needs, a person they will have confidence in, like we all know, Dr. Chris Ngige is generally accepted because of his past records as a governor and senator. I have no doubt that Senator Chris Ngige is the people’s choice and I know by November 16, all these things we are saying will come to full manifestation. Most importantly, Chris Ngige is God ordained candidate for the election, APC will surely carry the day.
Imo State has gone through various transformation agenda, what is the secret?
No secret anywhere, it is strictly determination, beside, before I was elected as the governor, if you can remember, my foundation has continued to contribute to the development of Imo State. I made a promise then that if I was elected, I will do more as a governor. What we have done as a foundation then is what we have continued doing as a government. So, there is no magic anywhere, take for instance the educational sector, today I can say Imo State remains the best when it comes to educational infrastructure, we have strived in all the sectors, we have facts everywhere to show. Moreover, you can visit our website to check it out.
2015 is around the corner, we have not seen or heard any aspirant for the presidential election, do you think it will augur well for the party?
That one is no problem, when the time comes, you will surely see the presidential candidate, we still have enough time for that. There is no problem on that, APC will surely find somebody close to the people.