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Okorocha Set To Travel To UK For Medical Attention

These are the best of times for former Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State as a Federal High Court in Abuja has now granted him permission to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) for medical attention.

Justice Inyang Ekwo, has however ordered the Registrar of the court to release the traveling passport of Okorocha to him to undertake the medical trip.

The is coming after an application by Okoroha’s lawyer, Mr. Ola Olanipekun (SAN) who told the court that the former Governor has been having health challenges in recent times.

Olanipekun promised that Okorocha will not abuse the order and will return to the country for his trial.

However, Justice Ekwo ordered Okorocha to return the passport to the court registrar not later than three days of his arrival in the country.

Meanwhile, the judge held that he would declare Okorocha wanted if he attempts to abuse the favour granted him.

Subsequently, Justice Ekwo fixed November 7 for Okorocha’s trial in the money laundering criminal charges brought against him by the Federal Government.

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