INEC finally issues Rochas Okorocha certificate of Return

Nigerian news has it that Rochas Okorocha, Senator-elect of Imo state has finally been issued a certificate of return. He was previously denied of the certificate, after he allegedly harassed an INEC officer and forced him to announce the election results under duress.

Due to that, he has not being able to participate in the inauguration ceremony for the 9th assembly and the voting process that produced the leadership of the 9th Senate

However, INEC has decided to grant him the certificate of return

When asked about it, he said: “At exactly 6.14 pm, this evening, after the inauguration of the 9th assembly, I was invited to collect my certificate and I have just come to collect it.

“I take it to be God’s time. I believe that justice delayed is justice denied, but all the same for the sake of our nation, I accepted it, ” he said.

“I also want to thank INEC for taking this bold step against all odds by issuing my certificate of return, which goes a long way to confirming that the allegation of duress is unfounded by a delay tactic by my detractors to slow down the process.

“I believe this is God’s time and I take it as God’s time. I am happy that finally the matter is resolved.

“Now that I have the certificate I have opportunity to join my colleagues to see how to move Nigeria forward”

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