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Nov 19, 2020
Following the continuous detention of the Imo House of Assembly lawmaker representing Ohaji-Egbema State Constituency, Cyriacus Okoro Heclus over alleged assault, his constituents have taken to the streets, demanding his immediate release.
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AFNEWS gathered that leaders, women and youths of Ohaji-Egbema on Tuesday staged protest and mounted road blocks at each major junction in the LGA.
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The protest, according to reports, has led to the shutting down of oil companies in the area.
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Speaking to journalists, Prince Carly Ugochukwu Nwokoma who is a leader in the LGA, said that the arrest and detention of their lawmaker by the order of Imo State Governor is a humiliation to the entire people of Ohaji-Egbema and can no longer be accepted by them.
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He lamented that Ohaji-Egbema people have suffered numerous maltreatment from the present government of Imo State.
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He declared, "the continuous detention of our lawmaker will cripple the revenue of the Federal and State governments, because the oil companies operating in the LGA will remain shut.
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"Until our House Member is released, there won't be peace both in our community and the state at large."
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The detained lawmaker and four other constituents were arrested on Friday 13th November 2020 on the Governor's order due to an alleged face-off between himself and another House member.
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Heclus Okoro was said to have been attacked by some of his colleagues at the government House for allegedly being against the purported impeachment of Chiji Collins as the Speaker.
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Meanwhile, the magistrate Court sitting in Owerri will give its ruling on the matter today, November 18, 2020.
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