Tag abia traditional leaders tell judiciary to swear in ogah now
It appears that there is a controversy surrounding the swearing-in of a new governor in Abia State, Nigeria. Here's a summary of the situation:
- The Abia State House of Assembly has elected Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu as the new governor of the state.
- However, a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state is contesting the election, claiming that the winner is not the authentic candidate of the party.
- The faction has nominated Professor Uche Ogah as their candidate, and they are demanding that he be sworn in as the new governor.
- The Abia State High Court has issued an injunction restraining the House of Assembly from swearing in Dr. Ikpeazu as the new governor.
- The traditional leaders of Abia State, including the Obi of Abia, Eze Eberechi Dick, and the Chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Samuel Nworie, have now called on the judiciary to swear in Professor Uche Ogah as the new governor of the state.
Here's a quote from the Obi of Abia, Eze Eberechi Dick:
"We, the traditional leaders of Abia State, are calling on the judiciary to uphold the rule of law and swear in Professor Uche Ogah as the new governor of Abia State. We believe that the court has the power to determine the authenticity of the election and the rightful winner. We urge the judiciary to do the needful and ensure that justice is served."
It's worth noting that the Abia State House of Assembly has refused to recognize Professor Ogah as the new governor, citing the court injunction and the fact that the election was not conducted in accordance with the party's constitution. The situation is still unfolding, and it remains to be seen how it will be resolved.