Imo State Government House
Press Release
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As the forthcoming general elections are fast approaching, the Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has urged Nigerians not to use religion to destabilize the country.
The State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha who made the call during a political debate organized by the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Imo State Chapter at Lifeline Assembly, Owerri, condemned the recent attack on him which was published by Catholic Leader alleging that he converted some Christians to Islamic religion.
Owelle Rochas Okorocha who described himself as a devoted Christian pointed out that he has assisted in building of the national worship centre in Abuja, and wondered why opposition parties should level such allegation on him.
Governor Okorocha described the allegation as falsehood purported to cause problem between him and the Catholic Church and challenged the opposition to provide the video clip where such event took place in Abuja.
Owelle Okorocha made it clear that he has no hand in such act and will never be a part to such acts and urged Imo indigenes to disregard the rumour and made them to understand that his administration is anchored on God who has been his source of strength.
Governor Okorocha said that he contested for the governorship position in 2011 to liberate Imo indigenes from poverty and bondage; adding that his administration has transformed the state with massive infrastructural development.
He assured them the determination of his administration to eradicate poverty in the state through massive industrialization despite the critics by the opposition parties.
The state governor assured his willingness to partner with them especially on the area of industrialization which aimed at transforming the state to a mini-China.
In his speech, the chairman of PFN, Bishop Maxwell C. Korie said that the purpose of the debate is to enable members of the PFN to know the programmes and projects of all the gubernatorial candidates in the state and as well to pray for them.
Bishop Korie described Okorocha as a true Christian who has fear of God and made him to understand that PFN is not against his political ambition but is willing to partner with his administration.
He recalled the role PFN played in 2011 gubernatorial election and urged him to consider PFN members in his appointment if being re-elected.
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Ngozi Onyeocha
for: SSA Media to the Governor
