Former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has expressed concern that the state political framework known as the Charter of Equity has created divisions instead of fostering stability. Ohakim delivered these remarks during the keynote address at the 2026 Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Isi-Mbano, held at St. Paul’s Church in Umuduru, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area.
His address, titled The Imo Charter of Equity: Anatomy of a Broken Covenant, the Moral Wound and a Framework for Restorative Justice, revisited the political tensions surrounding the 2011 governorship election. Ohakim argued that the current power-rotation debates among the state three senatorial zones stem from unresolved political injustices dating back to when his administration was prevented from completing an expected eight-year tenure.
According to the former governor, a framework without justice, transparency, and broad-based acceptance risks turning into an instrument for political manipulation. He described the ongoing situation as a triple dilemma that threatens regional peace and unity if leaders fail to confront historical grievances honestly and fairly ahead of future polls.
Ohakim specifically called on stakeholders to ensure that the Okigwe Senatorial Zone receives four years in the 2027 election cycle to finish what he termed its interrupted eight-year governorship entitlement. He maintained that this demand represents a matter of historical restitution and restorative justice rather than a simple quest for political advantage.
Emphasizing that his intervention is driven by a desire for reconciliation rather than personal ambition to reclaim office, Ohakim urged political actors to approach the upcoming elections with fairness. He noted that lasting peace and a credible power-sharing arrangement require acknowledging past actions and healing community divisions across the state.
Source reporting: Vanguard — 2026-11-02 13:46:43
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