The former governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha has made his first official statement regarding the striking out of his ‘ application by the Supreme Court, adding that it was a miscarriage of justice.
He made the disclosure in a tweet on Sunday.
STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, RT. HON. EMEKA IHEDIOHA, CON, AFTER THE SUPREME COURT DECISION ON THE IMO STATE GOVERNORSHIP APPLICATION FOR SETTING ASIDE OF JUDGEMENT.
MARCH 8, 2020
Dear Ndi Imo and fellow Nigerians, pic.twitter.com/tCyVV6pSdZ
— Emeka Ihedioha (@EmekaIhedioha) March 8, 2020
Anaedoonline.com reported that the apex court had sacked the PDP candidate, and had declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the validly elected governor of the state.
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The court subsequently upheld it’s ruling by describing Ihedioha’s application for a review of the judgment as “lacking in merit.
But Ihedioha said that the dissenting judgement of the Supreme Court by Justice Centus Nweze in the matter was proof that the motion he filed was founded on facts.
If institutions that are critical to the entrenchment of rule of law could thwart the wishes of the people in a cynical manner, where lies the future of our democracy? That was why I sought a review of the Supreme Court judgement.
— Emeka Ihedioha (@EmekaIhedioha) March 8, 2020
Our people resoundingly rejected oppression and power grab, defied imposition, injustice and tyranny. I salute Imo people for this display of courage in the face of oppressive state power.
— Emeka Ihedioha (@EmekaIhedioha) March 8, 2020
Ihedioha also lauded the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party as well as his lawyers and well-wishers for standing behind him.
He said that although his governorship mandate had been taken from him, he would still play active role in ensuring that Imo state progresses.
Ihedioha also reminded those laughing at him due to his political ordeal that God was the ultimate judge.
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Even though justice was not served at the end, the well articulated dissenting judgement delivered by His Lordship, Justice Centus Nweze, has vindicated our stand. I am sure that history and posterity will be kind to him.
— Emeka Ihedioha (@EmekaIhedioha) March 8, 2020
Even though justice was not served at the end, the well articulated dissenting judgement delivered by His Lordship, Justice Centus Nweze, has vindicated our stand. I am sure that history and posterity will be kind to him.
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