ormer Governor Ihedioha’s SSG Appointed As IPOB/ESN New Legal Adviser (photos)

Former Governor Ihedioha’s SSG Appointed As IPOB/ESN New Legal Adviser (Photos)

Uche Onyeagocha, a former Secretary to the State Government in the defunct Emeka Ihedioha government in Imo State, has been appointed as the new legal counsel to the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) as well as it’s military wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN).

The group, in a release signed by its Spokesperson, Emma Powerful , said Onyeagocha’s appointment was based on his long-standing commitment and outstanding performance in the Biafra struggle before he proceeded to take up the appointment as the Secretary to the Government of Imo State under Emeka Ihedioha from May 2019 to January 2020.

The release reads: In view of your long-standing commitment and outstanding performance in all strata of the Society, particularly as the former National Legal Adviser of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) before you proceeded on your sabbatical leave to serve Imo State, the leadership of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) has approved your appointment as its National Legal Adviser.

“While we congratulate you, it is hoped that you will continue to bring to bear, your wealth of experience in this struggle to liberate our people”.

Onyeagocha, a former member of the Federal House of Representatives for Owerri Municipal/Owerri North/Owerri West Constituency and SSG to Former Governor Emeka Ihedioha, studied at the University of Calabar as well as Rivers State University of Science and Technology where he graduated with degrees in History and Law respectively.

Onyeagocha who is a former APC and APGA chieftain has also held the position of Special Adviser on Policy and Strategic Matters to the Imo State Government.