Date Published: 10/23/09

Jerry Ugokwe sacked as Austrian Envoy

Ambassador Jerry Ugokwe

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Austria, Dr. Jerry Ugokwe has been removed. His removal may not be unconnected with his decision to contest the Anambra State Governorship election slated for 2010 even while serving as an Ambassador.

The Ambassador’s removal takes immediate effect according to a source within the Presidency.

The Nigerian constitution requires that candidates must resign from their position to run for an elective position

Ugokwe, a former member of the House of Representative has never hiding his desire to be Governor of the politically troubled Anambra State. In fact he had told Pointblanknews.com that he is the best candidate to rule the state and added that “God should punish me if I don’t transform Anambra State.”

Although no official announcement has been made with regards to Ugokwe’s removal but sources say President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua who approved the removal is already shopping for a replacement.