From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri

A group , Owerri League of Patriots have carpeted the Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma over the sealing of the campaign office of Hon. Uche Onyeagucha ,describing the action as an executive’ recklessness and brazen show of power’

The allegedly accused governor Uzodimma of despotism trying ignite crisis in Owerri by trying to disrupt the peace in the zone .

Recall that Nze Chinasa Nwaneri Special Adviser ( Special Duties ) to governor Hope Uzodimma had on Thursday led officials of the Imo state Environmental Transformation corporation ( ENTRACO) ,as well as armed members of the Imo state security outfit – Ebubeagu to seal the office over alleged violation of development control laws of the state by the ex- Secretary of the state government.

This is even as pro- government group, Imo Coalition For Justice, Peace And True Democracy has counseled Chief Uche Onyeagucha to be a law abiding citizen, more so, as a supposed priest in the temple of the law.

In a press release signed by Prof. Eugene Njoku National President, Dr. Stanley Ohale ,National Secretary, Dr Steve Obi,Chief Frank Obodo, Chief Chris Aharanwa, Charles Ejiogu BOT Chairman respectively ,and made available to Journalists at the weekend reads :
“Owerri League of Patriots wishes to condemn in strongest terms such act of executive recklessness and brazen show of power by the Governor.

“The Governor on Thursday 25th August used over 30 armed Ebubeagu men to invade and seal the Family House of Hon.Uche Onyeagucha located at #23 Ihugba street Owerri. To us, this is the height of recklessness from a man whose primary responsibility is to protect the lives and property of Imo citizens. Governor Uzodimma’s despotism and totalitarianism is becoming unbearable to the people.

Continuing , “We are not ignorant of the fact that Governor Uzodimma want to ignite another flame of insecurity in Owerri zone as he did in his Orlu zone using this dreaded Ebubeagu squad. We will not fold our hands watching the Governor to disrupt the peace of our people and orchestrate an infamous carnage in Owerri.

We are using this opportunity to call on the people of Owerri to rise up and resist Governor Uzodimma’s attempt to sponsor a state of insecurity and lawlessness in Owerre using his Ebubeagu militia”.They submitted .

However , a Pro – Government group , the Imo Coalition For Justice, Peace And True Democracy has counseled Chief Uche Onyeagucha to be a law abiding citizen, more so, as a supposed priest in the temple of the law.

The group also blamed Hon Uche Onyeagucha for been responsible for the sealing of his property by the state authorities over his alleged refusal to do the right thing.

The group in a statement signed by its Secretary Ahumaraeze Ikechukwu partly read :”Instead of Mr. Uche Onyeagucha to go sort himself out with the enforcing government agencies, he is, as usual, whipping up sentiments and calling the name of those who are not part of his self inflicted predicaments.

It stated further , “Mr. Uche Onyeagucha’s knack for lawlessness is unbecoming of his personality, one as a former federal lawmaker and a supposed lawyer.

“In the joint operation between the OCDA and Imo ENTRACO; while the OCDA shut down the building project for lack of approval, Imo ENTRACO said that chippings and sand deposited in the place has not only blocked the drainage.

It is true that the said building is an old house; however, will Mr. Onyeagucha deny the fact that there are some additions to the house in way of introducing new building and as such requiring approval for same? ”

We wonder how the government agencies like OCDA and Imo ENTRACO carrying out their constitutionally empowered duties will amount to importing insecurity if not that Uche Onyeagucha and cohorts have ulterior motives”.