Governor Rochas Okorocha has been accused of appointing a number of his family members to assume positions in government. Ogechi Ololo’s appointment as the Imo State Commissioner for Happiness & Couples’ Fulfillment by Governor Rochas Okorocha suggests favoritism in government.It is a pointer to the fact that individuals occupying positions of authority favour relationships over competence when it concerns appointing personnel for specific roles. Governor Okorocha in particular has a reputation for inviting members of his family to assume roles in his administration. An Owerri-based blogger, Cyril Njoku, who attended the investiture ceremony of new Imo State servicemen agreed with this assertion in a chat with the Premium Times News.“His Son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, is the Chief of Staff. His wife, Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, is the Chairman of Imo Amnesty Committee with a huge budget.
