Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- The embattled former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, on Monday, criticised his successor, Hope Uzodinma, whom he said was trying to intimidate him and his supporters in the state.

Mr Okorocha, who represents Imo West District in the Senate, clashed with Mr Uzodinma's aide and some youth on Sunday, over the sealing of a hotel, Royal Spring Palm Hotel, Owerri, belonging to the senator's wife.

The Imo State Government said the hotel was built in violation of the state's master plan.

The senator was arrested and detained briefly at the police headquarters in Owerri, after the fracas.

The SUVs and other vehicles in his entourage were badly damaged, while his police orderly had a bloodied face after he was allege...