Imo Governor, Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha, has lambasted enemies of the state, accusing them of fabricating and spreading lies aimed at tarnishing his image and that of his administration.

Okorocha (shown in photo) was reacting to a story in some newspapers claiming that he is at war with the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Benjamin Uwajimogu.

“This is another falsehood peddled by few disgruntled elements and enemies of the state government whom Imo people know will stop at nothing to ensure that Gov. Okorocha-led administration fails. The cordial relationship that has continued to exist between His Excellency, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, Speaker and members of Imo State House of Assembly has overnight become their headache,” the governor said through his print media aide, Ebere Uzoukwa.

Uzoukwa said that “as democrats, Gov. Okorocha, Hon. Uwajimogu and members of Imo State House of Assembly are committed to taking the state to greater heights so that history will always remember them as men who came, saw and conquered,” adding: “This is one of the major reasons Gov. Okorocha has continued to closely involve the legislature in executing most projects and programmes that have no doubt impacted positively on the lives of Imo people.”

According to Uzoukwa, “It is on record that Gov. Okorocha has at no time and for whatever reason meddled in the activities of the legislature. In fact, he is one of the ardent believer of separation of powers and checks and balances.

“The leadership style of the governor, prudent management of the state resources to achieve unimaginable result and zero-corruption approach in governance has so much endeared him to the Speaker and members of Imo State House of Assembly.

“It is however worthy to mention that His Excellency, Owelle Rochas Okorocha is ever committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that Imo becomes better and will definitely move on the same page with the Speaker and members of the state legislature in achieving the task.”