They further alleged defamation of character and intimidation of Awarzi, acts which he said were intended to tarnish his reputation and credibility as well as those of the association. The Imo Hoteliers Association has petitioned Governor Hope Uzodinma over what it described as assault, defamation of character and intimidation of one of its members, Magnus Awarzi.The petition, signed by the association’s Chairman, Chima Chukwunyere, and other executive members, was made available to newsmen on Saturday in Owerri. Chukwunyere said that Awarzi, the Chief Executive Officer of Magnesium Hotels, Ow…