By Nnamdi Ojiegbo

Following the inconclusive Imo State governorship election, a prominent indigene  of the state and Chief Executive Officer of American Automotives Limited, Mr. Celes Ejimkonye, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan not to interfere in the state politics as any attempt to do so would rub him of  people’s goodwill.

Ejimkonye, who spoke exclusively to Vanguard reporters at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, said it was a thing of joy to have democracy in the country but noted that Imo people were suffering because wrong people had been at the helm of affairs of the state.

He stated that Imo State had been very unfortunate to have leaders who lacked vision and wisdom to deliver on their campaign promises.

Ejimkonye said: “We have had 12 years of democracy in Imo State, but the impact is yet to be felt because the wrong people are occupying the leadership positions of the state.”

He noted that Imo had many intellectuals who, if given the opportunity, could take the state to greater heights.

He added: “A lot of Imo people felt that change is necessary because there was no good governance in the state. Imo people have spoken with one voice. They want change and that change is Owelle Rochas Okorocha.”

He explained that his support for Mr. Rochas Okorochas stemmed from what the people were passing through in the state, as well as what Rochas had done for the people through his foundation.

“I feel for the people of the state and I believe that if elected, Rochas will bring succour to them,” he added.