'APC Will Rule For The Next 24 Years' -- Okorocha Boasts

The governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha has said the All
Progressives Congress (APC) would not only remain strong but would be
in power in the state for the next 24 years.

The governor announced this on Thursday, August 13, during the meeting
with leaders and officials of the APC, in the state, Vanguard reports.

He also vowed to make sure the party becomes very strong in the whole
of South East.

Speaking on the issue of political appointments, Okorocha assured the
people that he would appoint commissioners soon.

According to him, local government election will be conducted as soon
as the court cases involving the councils are over and until then, his
government would continue to make do with transition committees in
running the councils.

Okorocha said: "The Community Government Council [CGC] is to be
re-structured to make it functional and more effective. We are also
going to review the performances of the party in the booths at all
levels during the last elections.

"A committee will also be set up to look into the cases or reports of
party members or leaders who erred in one way or the other especially
during the elections. The party will look into the case of erring
members."

The governor promised to pay all outstanding salaries, adding that the
next four years of his administration would be worthy of celebration
in the state.

Speaking to journalist at the end of the meeting, Hon. Ugochukwu
Nzekwe, the deputy chairman of the party in the state said, they would
support the governor and APC government to make progress in the state.

On Monday, July 27, 2015, all government offices in Imo state were
shut down, following the industrial action ordered by the leadership
of the labour unions operating within the state.

In response, Governor Okorocha ordered all striking civil servants to
resume work immediately or risk being instantly sacked.

-Naij.com