From VAL OKARA, Owerri
The Imo State House of Assembly yesterday denied allegation that it gave approval to the state government to obtain loan of N45 billion from the Zenith Bank Plc. The Clerk of the State House of Assembly, Chief Chris Duru was recently quizzed by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over purported resolution by the legislature granting approval to the state executive to obtain N45 billion loan facility.
The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Chief Acho Ihim, during a press briefing dismissed the allegation, stressing that the state legislature did not authorise the executive to obtain N45 billion. The legislature was reacting to a petition allegedly written by Chief C.O.C Akaolisa to the Attorney General of the Federation accusing the state lawmakers of giving approval to the state government to obtain a loan of N45 billion from the Zenith Bank Plc.
“The truth of the matter is that at no point did the House authorize the executive to obtain N45 billion loan and it had since confirmed that the executive did not obtain any such loan from Zenith Bank or indeed any other bank.” Chief Ihim, who is representing Okigwe state constituency in the Assembly stated that the clerk of the House informed the EFCC operatives that there was no resolution by the state legislators authorising the state government to obtain a loan of N45 billion from Zenith Bank.
“The legislature is the only arm of government empowered by the constitution to grant approval for the executive to secure loans and other facilities. And the Imo State House of Assembly stands willing to approve any it considers necessary for the good governance of Imo State.” He further stated that the EFCC’s visit to the House had nothing to do with contract scam or employment racketeering.
But reacting, Chief Akaolisa disclosed that the state chapter of ALGON petitioned EFCC and other agencies, alleging that the state government obtained N45 billion loan from Zenith Bank with the approval of the state House of Assembly. According to him, the state local government allocation was used as collateral for the loan, alleging that the LGA account domiciled at Zenith Bank.
EFCC is a disgrace, why are they disturbing Imo state officials that are not up to one year in office? How come EFCC is not doing anything About Peter Odili, Ohakim, Chimaroke Nnamani, Mbadinuju, Modu Sherif, Obasanjo and so many others? if we must fight corruption we must start with this people, not disturbing Okorocha who is trying his best to fix That state. God Bless Nigeria
EFCC is doing their work,everyday okorocha is on different pages of newspaper,is he the only governor in nigeria,I wonder this type of man,comfusion all over imo state…am sorry for this pple that praise him everyday,he Saw the money his predecessor left him he got carried away and he started making unnecessary promises…let’s see where he will land…
Rogers as ugly and half baked you are. What is wrong wen the name of Owelle Rochas Okorocha,the well know philontrapi st,and high perforning peoples Govano of Ndebekayi,Imo State who is well knon and heard of throughout Nigeria for the Schls he built accross the Nation,offered Scholar ships to mostly indege nts from the North and non-indegents all over Nigeria.Im sure that Rogers who is presently being used by the disgraced Sabo -tuers in Imo State, whom ve shamelessly beaten the fingers that fed them,had he applied for entry into one of Rochas Okoroc -ha,standard Schools he might have been lucky to pass through D Okorochas Citidel of learning,but Rogers refused to follow who know road.OMASIE O!!! On the allegation on whether Imo State House of Assy approve d loan for their Gover- na as petition by the so called PDP,Corrupt ridden ex-Local Govt. Official,who hid under ALGO and sent an unsubstiated letter to EFCC,now that Imo State House of Assy has publicly denied the allegation, the Onus is now with the anti-graft Agency to do its job with a view to setting free the innocent,while the guilty must be highly punished accordinly.
EFCC should stop distracting Imo State govt under Okorocha, because When Ohakim was the gov of the state EFCC did not go there with all Ohakim’s financial crimes.
The shameless activities of this commission in the state is an embarrassment to the people of Imo state.They should go to Abia, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states and ask their govs what happened to their billions.
May God save in d hands of these politicians.
Why efcc are claim by goveron of ime state, the mass in imo ara not happy,
The good people of imo state is baging efcc or what ever name u may called to leave our governor alone. B4 God we strike you
Politics, politics and all politics. Pls, the EFCC should leave d youngman alone 2 do his job. He has changed d look of Imo State as attested to by the Minister of Information. This is politics of “pull him down”. @ Rogers: U r a political fanatic.
@don,or kisso,if really ur mum breast feed u proper,u could have reason like human being and not been like oh yes member,I still stands by my words okorocha has failed…hit ur head on the wall…after 4yrs the truth will surface….
The activities of EFCC in Imo State is becoming worrisome. The welfare of the people must not be sacrificed on the alter of politics. Okorocha does not need any distraction now. He has reeated told them that it was all lies cooked up for poitical reasons. It is a known fact in Imo that most projects only existed on billboards during the past regime yet the EFCC IS NOT DOING ANYTHING. I cannot support evil in any guise.If EFCC is serious with corruption, i think Ohakim should be in Idiagbon House by now.Imo boasts of more projects than some states whose allocations are ten times bigger yet they are no go areas for EFCC.
@rogers: pls come 2 imo & tour round, then u ll know dat Gov okorocha is passionate 4 quality governance.
WHY ARE WE FOOLING OURSELVES WHO IS EFCC
THEM ARE CLEAN THEIR MASTER HAS RAPED US
WHO IS INNOCENT IS IT GOWON? BUHARI? BABANGIDA? ABUBAKAR WHITE BEARS? OBJ?
ABACHA? NOW INTRIGUE MASTERS IN CHARGE
WHERE ARE THE WINDFALLS
NIGERIA IS CURSED MORE THAN ANAMBRA STATE
wen has borrowing money becom a crime? they cant accuse rochas of bein corrupt or misappropriating money. EFCC should hide their head in shame. is this the high profile corrupt cases they should be pursuing
Obasanjo said that he gave imo state a bogi-bogi{ohakim} and we say no that we want a 419{owele}EFCC SHOULD GO AHEAD AND FIND WHILE OKOROCHA COLLECTED THAT AMOUNT OF MONEY WHEN HE IS NOT DOING ANY THING FOR US ESPECIALLY IN OWERRI NORTH{ URATTA}
Wonder they shall never end,I wonder wat Rogers saw bad in Owelle Rochas Okorochas name being published oftenly for the numer ous Jobs and Democra tic dividends he has been providing,for Ex Govano Ohakims highl y deprived Imolites, since the People chase d out the Ohakim led Pdp Corruption riden Rulership.However that Roger is the only stranger in Nigeria who is ignorant of Owelles philontrapic Attributes accross the Nation, with Owelles buildn of many School s and offer of Scholars hip to indegents,espec ially from the North and non-indegents all over Niga.If not that Mr Rogers refused to follow who know the road,he would have been a partaker of Owelles Scholarship awards,and be inform ed appropriately. On the allegation by the PDP sponsorded,Ex-Lo cal Govt.official who hid under ALGON,to send unsubstantiated allegation to EFCC on the States House of Assys’approval of Bank load for Owelle. Now that the State House of Assy has publiclly denied the allegation,the ball is presently in court of the EFCC to investigate the contraversy with a view to setting free the innocemt while the guilty must be dealt with appropriat ely,to serve as deteren t to rumour mongers and paid character assasinators in Niga.
There is always a day of reckoning. And this has to wait till after 4 years
we nigerians still need it so that things will be right
Katcy be careful,wt has anambra got to do with this,ur own fathers land is on fire,yet ur re looking elsewhere,grow up kid!
@Rogers, next time you ever hear the name “Rochas Okorocha”, you better hug electric transformer than been alive.
My goodness,EFCC should face ohakim and leave Rochas alone. Rochas you are the man, pls remember your people outside the state.PDP has a way of discrediting there opponents, we know them so we are not disturbed
@ Ebuka and Chuks: Pls help me and talk 2 Rogers. It seems he is a stranger in Imo State. Otherwise, where was he when Ohakim increased d sch fees of IMSU and said dt education was not for d poor? Now, what do we have? Free education @ every level in Imo State. Again, does Rogers travel home @ll if he is a native of Imo State? If he does, he would have seen d massive revolution in good governance going on in Imo State. I spent some time in Okigwe when Ohakim was d state governor. I did not see any developmental project in Okigwe even though d man is from that zone. Now go to Okigwe, u won’t recognise it again. U might even miss ur way as a result of d giant strides going on there. Go to d other zones in the state, u’ll marvel @ what is going on. How can one see all these things, yet summon the courage to post stupid comments against Rochas? Pls, Rogers, wake up from ur slumber and embrace d gud things happening in Imo State. If not, I maintain dt u r a political fanatic. QED.
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