Rochas lashes out at Achike Udenwa describing him as the worst Imo State governor ever

GOVERNOR Rochas Okorocha has lashed out at one of his predecessors Achike Udenwa describing him as the worst person to ever govern the state since was created in 1976 saying he did nothing during his eight year tenure.

Becoming the first Imo State governor of the Fourth Republic, Governor Udenwa governed between 1999 and 2007 for two terms. Over the last week, Governor Udenwa, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, has criticised the administration of outgoing Governor Okorocha of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who has been in office since 2011.

In a bitter response, Governor Okorocha hit back, explaining that Governor Udenwa blew away the eight years he was governor of the state. Sam Onwuemeodo, Governor Okorocha's spokesman, challenged the former governor to publish his achievements in the eight years he served the people of the state.

Mr Onwuemeodo said: “In less than four weeks, Chief Achike Udenwa who governed Imo State from 1999 to 2007 has launched unprecedented media attacks against Governor Okorocha, Chief Ohakim and President Buhari. While Chief Ohakim had replied him, we decided to hold our peace because we believe that at times, silence is golden.

“But the two-term former governor has continued the attack on the Imo State governor for reasons that could only be known to him. Chief Udenwa is adjudged the worst governor Imo State has had, both military and civilian as he blew away the eight years he held sway and should not blame anybody but himself.

“If he feels that this claim is false, let him be patriotic enough to publish his achievements for the eight years he was governor and let Rochas Okorocha publish his own achievements for eight years also, since it is now eight years versus eight years. In fact, he is envious of Okorocha because while he left no footprint behind, Rochas Okorocha is leaving behind enviable footprints as Imo governor for eight years.”