The Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has sacked his son in law, Uche Nwosu, along with twelve other members of his cabinet.
Nwosu was Okorocha’s chief of staff.
According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo, the governor said the decision was to enable them carry out their political ambition in 2019.
He said he wished them well.
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Those affected by the sack are: Secretary to the Government of Imo State, George Eche; Principal Secretary to the Governor, Paschal Chigozie Obi; Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations), Kingsley Uju; Commissioner for Trade and Investment/commerce, Emma Ojinero, and Commissioner for Information, Nnamdi Obiareri.
The Commissioner for Gender/Social Development, Ngozi Njoku; Commissioner for Market Development, Lady Joy Mbawuike; Commissioner for Finance, Dan Nworie, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Obinna Mbata; Special Adviser on Urban Renewal, Simeon Iwunze; Special Assistant General Duties, Obinna Amagwula, and Special Assistant Finance, Betty Uzoma.