Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his enemies should not rejoice yet as he remains the Governor of the State, regardless of the ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday.
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court had sacked Umahi and his Deputy, Dr Kelechi Igwe, from office and directed that the duo should not parade themselves in like manner.
However, briefing Newsmen in his office at the New Government House, Abakaliki, Governor Umahi, who described the ruling as “jungle justice that was purchased” noted that the ruling was not a good development for the Judiciary.
He said: “I am still the Governor of Ebonyi State and there is no tension at all. In the first place, there is no constitutional provision for any hatchet man to remove a governor.
“There are three ways whereby a governor can vacate his office: it’s either by death, resignation or impeachment. There is no other constitutional provision that empowers a hatchet man to turn the Constitution upside down.
“I have listened to the judgement of Inyang Ekwo and it’s very obvious that he was on a mission. He was making all effort to upturn the rulings of the Appeal and Supreme Courts, on issues like this.
“We have heard the rumours before now that he was determined to give judgement against all known laws and the Constitution, first to embarrass the APC, and to equally embarrass the federal government.
“For me, I do not feel worried; but, I feel so bad for the judicial in Nigeria. The executives may have problems; the legislature may have problems, but the moment justice could be purchased, then we are in trouble in Nigeria.
“It’s obvious that the ruling this afternoon is clear evidence that this country is in trouble. And let me tell you, this same judge, has over ten cases against the Ebonyi State Government with him. And you can imagine what he is going to rule.“
He added: “We have petitioned him to NJC and we will follow it up to the end to ensure that this man (Ekwo) is brought to justice. I want you to disregard the judgement because it’s null and void.”
He called on his supporters not to be disturbed about the ruling as he was still in control of the situation, saying: “My supporters should laugh over it”.
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