Okorocha’s Deputy Defies Him, Set To Run For Gov As Youths Endorse Him

All is not well in the political camp of Governor Rochas Okorocha following his unilateral endorsement of his son-in-law Mr. Uche Nwosu, to succeed him in 2019.

This is owing to the fact that his long term protégé and deputy, Prince Eze Madumere, is interested and has continued to receive endorsement from various groups in Imo state.

Recently, youths of oil communities in the state called on Madumere to contest for the governorship position.

The youths under aegis of Niger Delta Youths Forum, led by one Chukwuemeka Nwaopara, made the call at the deputy governor’s country home, Achi Mbieri in Mbaitoli local government area.

Nwaopara said the reason for their backing Madumere was that he is “an astute administrator.”

He further described the deputy governor, as a competent, passionate and a visionary leader that has the political will to take Imo state, to the next level of inclusive governance.”

He argued that, “Madumere is the only politician in Okorocha’s cabinet that understands better the workings in the rescue mission government of Okorocha.”

However, it will be recalled that Governor Rochas Okorocha’s son-in-law, Nwosu, has reportedly declared to run for the governorship position, having seen that the governor’s decision was tilting towards favoring him (Nwosu) in 2019.