By CHIDI NKWOPARA

OWERRI — Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, has suspended the activities of Imo State Traffic Management Agency, ISTMA, for its alleged involvement in acts that brought corporate bad image to government.

Okorocha, who slammed the suspension order on the operations of the establishment with effect from yesterday, also froze the account of the agency.

The governor similarly warned staff of Owerri Capital Development Agency, OCDA, to desist from engaging in traffic management and control in the state.

The riot act was part of the outcome of the interactive session with stakeholders in the non-formal sector at the Ahiajoku Convention Centre, Owerri.

While noting that the suspension slammed on ISTMA was for one month, the governor said this would give him the opportunity to critically look into the activities of the body, which had led to palpable public outcry.

“My administration will not sit and watch the electorate suffer untold hardship or intimidation from any government quarter,” Okorocha said.

He also warned that the suspension of the operation of ISTMA would not in any way give Imo people the licence to disobey traffic rules and regulations while on the road.

Chief Okorocha used the opportunity to decry the activities of artisans in the state, which, he said were badly affecting the development of the state.