May 14, 2026

Gov. Rochas Okorocha Dissolves Cabinet, Sacks ‘Awuzie’ As IMSU VC

By Farouk Mohammed

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Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha yesterday dissolved his cabinet, putting an end to the speculation of whether the governor would continue with the dissolved cabinet members who worked for him during his re election.

Chief Jude Ejiogu, who was the former chief of staff to the Government House is now elevated to the status of the Secretary to the State Government(SSG)while the former commissioner for lands and urban planning, chief Uche Nwosu, the governor’s in-law retained his position but went a little step further, doubling as the chief of staff to the state government.

Former Senior Special Assistant to the governor on media, Sam Onwuemeodo has been given the position of the Chief Press Secretary.

Other positions as the time of filling this report were not clear. Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor of the Imo State University (IMSU) has been sacked by governor Okorocha and in his place, the former commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy matters, Adaobi Obasi has been asked to act in the interim.

Leadership gathered that his sack may not be unconnected to his open support for former Abia state governor, Ogbonaya Onu’s clamored to be the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. (SGF).

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