- Says Umahi is only parading himself
By Christiana Ekpa
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2019 general elections, Hon. Iduma Enwo Igariwey said in the the eye of the law, he is Governor of Ebonyi State since Tuesday when the Federal High Court, Abuja sacked the David Umahi as the State’s Chief Executive.
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja had in the judgement directed Umahi and his deputy to vacate their offices, and ordered INEC to immediately receive from the PDP the names of its candidates for replacement for the Governor and Deputy who detected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Igariwey from the order made by Justice Ekwo Umahi ceased to be Governor of Ebonyi State since Tuesday and wondered why two days after the judgement he and his deputy still parade themselves as if they still occupy those offices.
He said: “this is contemptuous of the clear orders of a court of competent jurisdiction. We recognise the fact that former Governor David Umahi has a right of appeal. However, until the entire appeal process is exhausted, and in the absence of any order staying the operation of Justice Ekwo’s Judgment, Mr Umahi remains sacked, a former Governor, who should desist from any conduct that threatens the peace of Ebonyi State, or diminishes over constitutional democracy.
According to House of Representatives members, “In the eye of the law, therefore, I, Rt Hon. Iduma Enwo Igariwey and Chief Fred Udogu, are the recognised Governor and Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, respectively, effective the 8th day of March 2022”.
