By Charles Igbo
Weeks after he declared interest in the Presidential seat in 2023, former Governor of Imo State and the Senator representing Imo-west, Rochas Okorocha, has purchased both the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the sum of N100m.
In the weeks following his declaration, not much was heard of his campaign, and not a few people began to have the feeling that, perhaps, he had lost interest, especially when the trio of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Chibuike Amaechi had declared interest in the same seat.
But Okorocha, known for his oratorial skills, has, finally, shown his seriousness by purchasing the N100m forms.
A press release signed by his Media Adviser, Sam Onwuemeodo, confirmed his purchase of the forms.
He said: “With every sense of humility, we are delighted to inform the general public that , His Excellency, Senator Rochas Okorocha, today, Friday , April 29, 2022 , picked or procured or obtained , the Expression of INTEREST AND NOMINATION FORMS of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2023 Presidency, at the Party’s National Secretariat, Abuja.
“The time was 12. 25pm. lt was a historic outing. And the atmosphere was clement and exciting.
“With this juicy and lofty development, Okorocha is set for the Party’s Presidential primary. And with no doubts in our GODLY minds , it will end in praise.
Okorocha has never hidden his broad zeal and seeming passion, to lead this Country , for good . He has remained consistent and persistent in this regard.
“We dedicate the Expression of INTEREST AND NOMINATION FORMS to GOD, who orders the affairs of men and women.
“We appeal for the prayers of all men and women of good spirits and good tidings.
“With GOD, nothing is impossible to them that believe. And to the Glory of God, Okorocha believes.
“We had earlier dedicated Okorocha’s presidential ambition or pursuit to God. Asking him (GOD) to take absolute control of the whole enterprise, since when he says YES to a project, nobody can afford to say No. This is our take- home. Our bidding. Our confidence.
“We ask GOD to bless all and sundry.”
Okorocha will be going into the APC Presidential Primary without the support of the Imo APC. The delegates are in firmly in the clenched hands of the State Governor, Hope Uzodimma.
Most of his supporters have decamped to the People’s Democratic Party, PDP.
Senator Ifeanyi Ararume who he was partnering with against Uzodinma is in the camp of another Presidential aspirant – Transportation Minister, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi.
