Ihedioha news
You're looking for news about Emeka Ihedioha, the former Governor of Imo State, Nigeria. Here are some recent updates:
Latest News
- Imo State Governorship Election Tribunal Verdict: On January 14, 2020, the Imo State Governorship Election Tribunal nullified the election of Hope Uzodinma, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and declared Emeka Ihedioha, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of the 2019 governorship election in Imo State.
- Supreme Court Ruling: On January 14, 2020, the Supreme Court of Nigeria upheld the verdict of the Imo State Governorship Election Tribunal, affirming Emeka Ihedioha as the winner of the 2019 governorship election in Imo State.
- Imo State Assembly Crisis: In February 2020, the Imo State House of Assembly was plunged into crisis after the Speaker, Acho Ihim, was impeached and replaced by Paul Emeziem, a member of the APC. Ihedioha, who was still the Governor at the time, described the impeachment as "unconstitutional" and "illegitimate".
- PDP Crisis: In March 2020, Emeka Ihedioha was involved in a crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, after some party members accused him of not doing enough to support the party's candidates in the 2019 elections.
Background
Emeka Ihedioha was born on June 13, 1965, in Imo State, Nigeria. He is a lawyer and politician who served as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. In 2019, he won the governorship election in Imo State, defeating the candidate of the APC, Hope Uzodinma. However, his victory was later challenged in court, leading to a series of legal battles that ultimately resulted in his removal from office.
Personal Life
Emeka Ihedioha is married to Nneoma Nkechi Ihedioha and they have three children together. He is a devout Christian and is known for his philanthropic activities, particularly in the area of education and healthcare.
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