The Imo State government on Saturday dismissed the threat issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra declaring a sit-at- home order on Tuesday that President Muhammudu Buhari is billed to visit the state.
The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba at a press conference said that IPOB can not threaten the president. Saying, “Nobody can threaten Buhari. He is president and commander in chief of the federal Republic of Nigeria. Imo is one of the states he governs and he is free to visit . Security is in top gear and I can assure you that his visit will be successful,”
The commissioner said that President Buhari during his visit to Imo State to inaugurate :
First phase of the Owerri- Okigwe Road, the Owerri- Orlu Road and the rebuilt Imo state House of Assembly complex that were built by Governor Hope Uzodinma .
Emelumba said that the projects would boost the economic and social life of the state, adding that the state government spent billions to execute them.
He said, “Mr president is coming to commission Owerri- Okigwe Road, Owerri- Orlu Road and the house of Assembly complex on September 13. These are signature projects built by the governor Hope Uzodinma’s administration
“Previous governments failed to build them. The Orlu- Owerri is a quality dual carriage road. 35 kilometres, spotless and can will any competition in the world and it was executed in less than two years.
“It took honestly and determination by the governor to fix the road. This will change the economy of the state. It will enhance the economic and social activities of the state.
“The House of Assembly complex was rebuilt completely. It was abandoned for ten years. The lawmakers abandoned the place for their safety, which is not a good sign for democracy.
The commissioner added that Governor Uzodinma spent billions to rebuild Imo Assembly complex and it has State of art facilities. These are signature projects. Imo people are excited for the coming of Buhari. The impacts and transformation they will bear in the economy of the State are commendable.
“Security is tight. Nobody can threaten Buhari. Secsolutely guaranteed. Imo hasn’t been crime-free. Security has improved in the state. We are going to have a successful reception for Mr president.”