Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has described the sacking of Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, and Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwe, and17 members of Ebonyi State House of Assembly by a Federal High Court led by Justice Inyang Ekwo as a miscarriage of justice.
According to the Igbo apex group, in a statement signed by its Secretary-General Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro on Tuesday, the judgement was aimed at creating havoc and chaos in Ebonyi State.
“We are alarmed at how misery and desperation could navigate some politicians to offer themselves as willing tools to enemies of Ndigbo, just to destabilise Ebonyi State and set the state on fire.”
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Ohanaeze then called on the citizens of the state to calm down and be law-abiding as the Ebonyi State government appeals the decision of the Abuja High Court.
“This is the beauty of democracy. Certainly, the court has decided what is not acceptable for Ndigbo. Definitely, it will be interesting to see how the judgment will go up to the Appeal and Supreme Courts, and the jurisdiction of the court will also be queried.
“We stand with the government and people of Ebonyi State, especially the chairman of the Southeast Governors forum and APC presidential hopeful, Dave Umahi. Ndigbo will always protect one of the best governors in Nigeria and urge him to be strong to stir the ship of the state in these turbulent moments and challenges.”
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