Speaking at the state’s Government House in Owerri, the state capital, Okorocha claimed that INEC was being used by those fighting to stop him from going to the Senate.
According to the governor, it is only the courts that have the powers to nullify any election after a winner has been declared, insisting that the electoral umpire does not have such power.
He said: “In my own case, my Certificate of Return has not been issued and I wonder why INEC will withhold my Certificate for a frivolous reason, without hearing from me. I am not a violent person and those who know me know that. This is why we have peace in Imo State.
“The Returning Officer could not have done that under duress under the watchful eyes of the Police, DSS and party agents. I am not unmindful of the facts that those who are fighting me from Abuja are anxious to see me removed as a Senator. I urge INEC to do the right thing immediately by releasing my Certificate.
“Let me tell every Nigerian that I fought no one and no one should fight me. If anyone fights me, he will be the loser at the end of it all. My INEC Certificate cannot be touched or seized, doing so is belittling democracy in Nigeria. It is only the Tribunal that has the right to say otherwise once a result is declared. INEC cannot seize my Certificate by mere petition written by somebody in a case I was not given the opportunity to present my own side of the story.”
From Daily Post
Desperation everywhere...
ReplyDeleteThere goes the tyrant.
DeleteI am surprised Okorocha understands that there is something like "belittling democracy".
That attempt to foist your son-in-law on Imo is called what?
Hahahahaha biko INEC release Rochas certificate o.
ReplyDeleteOk na
ReplyDeleteThis man is very funny, you say peace in your state? You must be dreaming..
ReplyDeleteHow the mighty have fallen! Who has time to read what he has to say? You need to have heard how he was finished on Political Platform this morning, Lesson for all really.
ReplyDeleteRochas has to know that Imo Governorship is not sexually transmitted. @Blessed Princess
DeleteThe prayers of pensioners, families, widows and all the people you oppressed and extorted for 8good years will never allow you and your ugly ass degenerate family to succeed. Already it's manifesting in your son...where is he by the way??? Iberiberistic fool
ReplyDeleteAll of a sudden, you have embraced humility, no more beating your chest & talking tough. Peaceful man indeed. Charlie Boy finished him. Fab day guys.
ReplyDeleteIberiberism era has ended in Imo State. @Blessed Princess
DeleteThis man is a case.
ReplyDeleteRochas is being witch Hunt by the powers that be but I couldn't careless because he brought this mess upon himself. APC caccus called Rochas in Abuja and asked him to go for Senate and leave Governorship ticket for Hope Uzodinma but he refused. His son in-law decamped to AA and Rochas is the one sponsoring him while still in APC. Rochas would have given his son in law the Senate ticket and just be a godfather or better still present his son inlaw as deputy Governor under APC, but NO. His greed will not allow him. Rochas face the music. This is just the beginning. @Blessed princess
ReplyDeleteIs that enough reason for INEC to withold his certificate of return?
DeleteLet's not support tyranny when it favours us. this is a democratic dispensation, and the rule of law must be followed.
If there is a petition against his emergence as the winner, it should be heard in court, after all, he is innocent until PROVEN guilty.
So you know what court is? After flaunting court orders. Face the music Mr man.
ReplyDeleteSee where greed has landed him. Give you your certificate ko.🙄
ReplyDeleteThey should rather have a re-run under close supervision jare.
Come and take it now, greedy man.
ReplyDeleteIf he attempts court he should remember that the man that shouted that he declared him winner under duress is still life.
ReplyDeleteDemocracy kor & you were despotic. Time up, Rochas.
ReplyDeleteRochas I feel for you
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