Okorocha disengages Info. Commissioner, others, appoints Evan Enwerem Jnr.

Imo State Governor , Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha has disengaged the Commissioner for Information, Tourism and Public Utilities, Dr Vitalis Orikaeze Ajumbe and directed him to hand over all government property in his custody to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry.

A release signed by the Principal Secretary to governor, Dr Paschal Obi, says the disengagement is with immediate effect, also relieved of their duties were, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Enlightenment and Orientation Dr Kelechi Okpaleke, the Special Assistance to the Governor on Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Justus Ojike and the Transition Committee Chairman for Ikeduru Local Government, Engineer Obinna Nshirim.

The release directed the affected political office holders to hand over all government properties in their possession to the most senior civil servant in their department with immediate effect.

Meanwhile, Governor Okorocha has approved the appointment of Pastor Ralph Afoaku as the new Director General of Imo State Broadcasting Corporation IBC. The governor also approved the appointment of Mr Evan Enwerem Junior (son of former Imo State Governor and Senate President) as the new Transitional Chairman for Ikeduru Local Government Area.

Others appointed are Mr Anayochukwu Idion as the Principal Officer to the Governor on Electronic Media, and a retired Deputy Inspector of Police Mr Hillary Opara as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters.