Uzodinma Extends Tenure Of Investigative Panels, Promises Not To Witch-Hunt Predecessors

In line with his mantra of Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Recovery (3Rs), Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has extended the tenure of the Investigative Panels and Commissions of Inquiry set up by the previous administration on contracts land acquisition to drive home the policy thrust of his administration.

Recall that Uzodinma had on assumption of office on January 15 promised that his administration will foster prosperity, security and development.

Immediate past governor, Emeka Ihedioha, had in June 2019, set up the eight-man panel to probe the activities of the previous tenure of Rochas Okorocha.

According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Oguwike Nwachuku, Uzodinma assured Imo people that his administration will not go into witch-hunting, rather, will continue from where the previous administration stopped particularly in areas he believes will impact positively on the standard of living of the people.

“During his meeting with the Committees, Governor Uzodinma extended their tenure based on request by their members to enable them turn in objective and implementable reports,” the statement read in part.

“Notable among the committees are: the Judicial Panel on Lands and Related Matters headed by Justice Ijeoma Ogugua, Investigative Panel on Contract Awards from 2011 till date headed by Justice Benjamin Ikeaka, Visitation Panels for Imo State University, Teaching Hospital Orlu, Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo, and the Committee for the Investigation of Local Government Administration from 2011-2019 headed by Eze Duruiheoma (SAN) among others.

“During Governor Uzodinma’s inaugural broadcast, he promised to revive institutions in the state and recover all state assets in private hands. Governor Uzodinma charged the various Committees and Panels to do a thorough job, assuring that he will implement the recommendations for the overall interest of the state,” the statement concluded.

Uzodinma charged the committees: “Continue with the good job you are doing for Imo State. In our little way, we shall encourage you to turn in an objective report that will meet the yearnings of the good people of Imo State.”