Nigeria, Feb. 22 -- A large crowd of supporters on solidarity visit, Monday, to the embattled former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, cheered him on, with one of the speakers calling the senator "the incoming president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria."

The visit was at Mr Okorocha's private residence in Owerri, Imo State.

Mr Okorocha, who represents Imo West District, has been in a lingering political battle with his successor, Hope Uzodinma, since he left office as governor in 2019.

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the police on Sunday arrested Mr Okorocha during a fracas over the government sealing of a hotel, Royal Spring Palm Hotel, Owerri, belonging to his wife.

Some SUVs and other vehicles belonging to Mr Okorocha's entourag...