Okorocha sacks Imo SSG

Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Rochas Okorocha speaks during the presidential primary of the party in Lagos on December 11, 2014. Members of Nigeria's main opposition party voted through the night to choose a candidate to challenge President Goodluck Jonathan at next year's elections, with a result expected later on December 11. AFP PHOTO / PIUS

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has announced the immediate sack of the Secretary to the Government of Imo State, Sir Jude Ejiogu, who he thanked for his services to the state.

The Governor’s directive, which was repeatedly broadcast on Friday on the radio and television channels of Imo Broadcasting Corporation, IBC, was signed by the Principal Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Paschal Obi.

The terse radio and television announcements disclosed that the dismissal was “with immediate effect” and wished Ejiogu well in his future endeavours.