Okorocha’s Vendetta Gamble With Imo APC
By Declan Emelumba The frenzy with which Senator Rochas Okorocha has been celebrating his pyrrhic victory at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over the Imo West senatorial primary of the
Senator Rochas Okorocha celebrated his victory in the Federal High Court over the Imo West senatorial primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with great enthusiasm. Okorocha thanked those who facilitated the judgment, praising a so-called Rainbow Coalition and quickly embracing it without engaging the APC at grassroots levels. However, many Nigerians are not convinced by his claims, recalling the old saying that the witch cries in the night, and the child dies at dawn.
Lawyer and rights activist Sam Amadi from Imo State observed that while Hope Uzodimma may be guilty of many things, it does not mean he is guilty of everything. Amadi pointed out footage of Uzodimma voting on primary election day alongside his wife and a large crowd of APC members. Okorocha's victory, he suggested, is unproven. Okorocha's son, Amen, who provided the affidavit used to secure the judgment, is not known to the party.
Former Imo State Governor Sam Mbakwe commented on the abandoned property issue, reminding listeners that those who endorsed the judgment will have to answer for their actions. Any mention of controversial Federal High Court judgments reminds people of Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who disregarded Supreme Court rulings to hand Okorocha a questionable victory, placing him among history's infamously wronged.
Despite Okorocha's numerous media appearances, gloating over the judgment and vilifying Uzodimma, the Imo APC has already distanced itself from him. It remains uncertain if Uzodimma will appeal the judgment all the way to the Supreme Court. Okorocha's confidence in a flawed judgment is surprising, given that the Imo APC has already disowned him.
Contrasting his victory with Uzodimma's political record, it becomes evident that Okorocha's claims are far from factual. While Uzodimma has won the Imo West Senate seat twice and served in the 7th and 8th Senates, Okorocha's own journey to the Senate in 2019 remains disputed. Okorocha's alleged projects, including roads and hospitals, have been criticized for falling into disrepair even before his term ended.
The records clearly show that Okorocha's tenure was marred by failure and ineffectiveness, while Uzodimma's achievements speak volumes about his commitment and dedication.
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