Okorocha In Cold War With Deputy Gov Over Contract Awards

The controversies enveloping the Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha and his administration have continued to mount by the day as Huhuonline.com can authoritatively report that he is in a serious battle with the Deputy Governor of the state, Sir Jude Agbaso, over the latter's alleged abuse of the powers given to him by the Governor.

Though the cold battle between the duo is being managed by them from the prying eyes of the public, sources close to them informed Huhuonline.com that the Governor is angry with Sir. Agbaso, for awarding contracts without recourse to due process and the rules governing his office.

The Deputy Governor usurped the power to award contracts after he was allocated the Ministry of Works by the Governor for him to handle with his constitutionally accepted role in the government as the number two citizen of the state.

Our sources confirmed that Governor Okorocha, who has been denying having any amorous relationship with Nollywood actress, Nkiru Sylvanus, whom he appointed as the Special Adviser to the state government on Lagos Affairs, was said to have complained previously about how the Deputy Governor awarded and allocated contracts in the state.

The Governor, who is believed to be planning a minor cabinet reshuffle, decided to begin from the number two citizen of the state by stripping him of the responsibility to head the Works Ministry.