The Supreme Court has dismissed the application for review of its January 14, 2020 judgement that sacked former Imo Governor Emeka Iheodiha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The Apex Court said the review was lacking in merit.
Imolites especially residents of Owerri, the capital city of Imo State woke up to witness the presence of heavy security personal in some quarters of the city including Government House, Owerri.
It could be recalled that Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha had gone back to court challenging the decision of the Supreme Court which ousted him from office calling for a review of the results that declared Sen Hope Uzodinma as the actual winner of the 2019 Imo guber election.
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Sources further gathered that the state police command in conjunction with other security agencies in the state may have taken such precautionary measure to forestall any demonstration that may fall out from the apex court’s decision.
It was visibly noticed that heavily armed security personal were seen at strategic locations looking ready to combat any Irate moves as well as to maintain law and other.
it will be recalled that a seven-man panel led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad, presided over the session where the review was adjourned.
Kanu Agabi (SAN), represented the applicant, Emeka Ihedioha while Damian Dodo (SAN), represented Governor Hope Uzodimna.
Taminu Inuwa represented the third respondent, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Ihedioha’s counsel, Agabi prayed the court to further adjourn till Tuesday to enable them prepare their arguments adequately.
“If it is convenient to you my Lord, we can come tomorrow so that we can look at the issues,” Kanu said.
But Damian Dodo, Uzodinma’s counsel objected to the request, adding that they were prepared to debate the issues today.
CJN Tanko subsequently adjourned the review to Tuesday.
Recall that Ihedioha’s counsel, Agabi had prayed the court to adjourn till Tuesday (March 2) to give them time to adequat
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