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From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri
Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Imo Governor State, Hope Uzodinma, Batos Nwadike, has resigned his appointment.
He said Governor Uzodimma’s opaque and undemocratic style of leadership was responsible. He claimed he had been repeatedly left in the dark as to the policies of the government and denied access to power in a government he had played an unwavering and consistent leading role in birthing from 2001 to 2020.
He also alleged that his office was never accorded the respect it deserved nor was he reimbursed his legitimate expenses such as impress of his office for the 28 months he was in office till date.
When contacted, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, said government cannot react on a purported letter of resignation from Nwadike that was not signed by him or written on a letter headed paper.
“He should give you the hard copy of his resignation letter and also find out if he has actually submitted to the government,” he said.
Nwadike announced his exit from the government in a letter addressed to the governor on Monday.
“It is with a mixture of nostalgia, pride, and regret that I write to formally inform you of my resignation as your special adviser on political matters.
“I am proud of the accomplishments of my office in the last two years and six months, during which time I dedicated all my talents and energy towards the success of your administration.
“I am equally proud to have conceived your government’s slogan of ‘Shared Prosperity’ which is widely embraced by all your supporters and now synonymous with your government.
“My office has constantly been the first to respond to breaking news pertaining to your government. Since my appointment, I have consistently used my intellectual acumen to counter the attacks on your government and advanced unimpeachable arguments on your behalf which have been widely acclaimed even by your opponents. Your political opponents have been my political opponents and your allies have been my allies.
“This is not to say that I am not disappointed in your failure to run an inclusive government outside your chosen insular inner circle.
“Your undemocratic and opaque leadership style has caused me no small unrest. I have been appalled not merely for my political interest but on account of common decency. I was repeatedly left in the dark and denied access to power in a government and vision I played an unwavering and consistent leading role in birthing from 2001 to 2020.”
