Okorocha sacks commissioner, special advisers, makes new appointments

The Principal Secretary to the governor, Mr Pascal Obi, in a statement said the sack is with immediate effect.

Rochas Okorocha, Imo State Governor just relieved theCommissioner for Information, Dr Vitais Ajumbe of his duties.

Also fired are the Special Adviser to the governor on Public Enlightenment and Strategy, Mr kelechi Okpalaeke, and Special Adviser on Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Justice Odika.

The governor has appointed Pastor Ralp Afoaku as the Director General of the state-owned media, the Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC).

Afoaku replaces Mrs Esther Obong-Egbuna the former DG, who died three months ago.

Okorocha also appointed Mr Hilary Opara, Deputy Inspector General of Police (rtd) as Special Adviser on Security Matters, while Mr Ananyo Chukwu is the Special Adviser on Social Media.

Mr Evan Enwerem (jnr) is appointed as the transition Committee Chairman for Ikeduru Local Government Area.

The statement asked all those affected to hand over all government property in their care to the permanent secretaries in their ministries.

The governor wishes them well in their future endeavors.