Supporters of Governor Hope Uzodinma and his predecessor, Senator Rochas Okorocha on Friday disagree on moves to recall the former governor from the Senate.
Supporters of the two politicians clashed recently over sealed property leading to the arrest of the former governor and Imo West senator. But on Friday, the different supporters clash on why the senator must be recalled and why he should not.
This came as Udodinma’s supporters in Orlu insisted that Okorocha must be recalled while the Association of Orlu Women for Good Governance said embarking on such a project would be a waste of resources.
At a press conference on Friday, AOWGG implored Uzodinma and Okorocha to stop the feud between them.
President-General of the association, Mrs Bailia Chibuike speaking on the matter said, “The government of Chief Hope Uzodinma should face governance and provide the dividends of democracy for Imo people and leave Okorocha alone.
“The state government should take back the N1bn reported to have been given to OPOCA (Orlu Political Consecutive Assembly) for the so-called recall of Okorocha and use the money for other meaningful things in the state.”
However, OPOCA has insisted on its plans to recall Okorocha, saying the senator “has crossed the red line and has touched the tail of a sleeping tiger.”
The group’s spokesperson, Modestus Nwamkpa, who is also the Senior Special Assistant to Uzodinma on Print Media said Okorocha had not represented the district well at the Senate.
Nwamkpa said, “Now, the question is: why does OPOCA want to recall Okorocha? It is said that ‘he who obstructs the peace of the beehive should endure the pains of the bees’ stings.’
“Okorocha has actually crossed the red line. He has touched the tail of a sleeping tiger and the resultant effect is what he is currently facing – recall.”
Okorocha had on February 21 alleged that Uzodinma attacked him with thugs.