Appeal Court Verdict: Governor Umahi Sends Message to Ebonyi People
- Governor David Umahi on Friday, October 28 dedicated his appeal court victory to God, the Ebonyi people, and lovers of justice
- The governor said the verdict re-echoes the truth that the justiciary is the common man's last hope
- Umahi added that the verdict also shows the constitution's position on issues of defection for politicians
Abakaliki, Ebonyi - Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has described the appeal court’s judgment which reversed his earlier sack a sound judicial articulation.
In a statement released in Abakaliki by his special assistant on media and strategy, Chooks Oko, the Ebonyi governor also referred to the Friday, October 28, verdict as a sound defense of Nigeria’s constitution, PM News reports.
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He said the ruling upholds the position of the Nigerian constitution in matters relating to defection, adding that the pronouncement once against demonstrates that the judiciary is the last hope of the common man.
Moving forward, Umahi promised Ebonyi natives and residents that no amount of distraction can derail him as he continues to do his best for them.
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Dedicating the victory to God, Ebonyi people, and lovers of justice, the governor said:
“The judgment reinforces the provisions of the nation’s constitution in matters relating to defection.
“The appeal court has by the pronouncement, proven again that the nation’s judiciary remains the last hope of the common man,” the statement read.
The governor emphasized that the judgment has further strengthened his avowed commitment to continue offering his best for the state.
“I assure you that no amount of distraction can derail this commitment.
“I dedicate this latest victory firstly to God, all Ebonyi people, and lovers of justice across the country."
Governor Umahi wins appeal against sacking judgment
An appeal court in Abuja had reversed the decision of Justice Inyang Ekwo of the federal high court on March 8, sacking David Umahi, his deputy.
The court sacked the duo for leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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But the appellate court on Friday, October 28, in a 3-man panel judgment, said that Nigeria’s constitution did not provide any punishment for any governor or deputy governor who left their parties and joined another party.
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