Breaking: Okorocha suspended from APC

Former governor of Imo State and Senator representing Imo West Senatorial district, Rochas Anayo Okorocha has been suspended by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to a letter dated July 12, 2021 and signed by Governor Mai Mala Buni, Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Okorocha was suspended due to alleged anti-party activities.

Okorocha alledgedly held a meeting with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), hence, he has been involved in anti-party activities.

Okorocha was also accused of working against the imo State APC.

The letter reads in part, “The suspension follows after the recommendation by the Imo State Disciplinary Committee set up to investigate allegations of gross anti-party activities against you which is in line with Article 21 (B) I-VI of our party.

The lawmaker has been having a running battle with the governor of Imo, Senator Hope Uzodinma.

Okorocha was first elected on the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) before he defected to APC, which he contested for the second tenure and won as governor.