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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Former Governor Emeka Ihedioha Says Supreme Court Judgment Was A Rude Shock

Ousted governor of Imo, Emeka Ihedioha has expressed rude shock following the Supreme Court judgement on Tuesday that nullified his election and declared Senator Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress as the duly elected governor.






In a parting broadcast on Wednesday, Ihedioha, a former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, said he disagreed with the judgement, which has truncated the will of the people of Imo.

“I think it is unfair, unjust and does not reflect the voting that took place during the elections. It also didn’t take care of the sensibilities of the people of Imo State. But as true democrats, Engr Gerald Irona and I have no option but to respect the outcome of that judgement”, he said.

As he stepped out of office, Ihedioha said he has taken solace in the book of Ecclesiastics 3:1, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven”.We step aside with implicit faith in the Sovereign Lord who reigns over the affairs of men”.

The Full Broadcast

My dear good people of Imo State,

I address you today, following recent developments affecting our dear state, and in particular the Supreme Court judgement of 14thJanuary 2020.In my relationship with you as Governor of Imo , I had employed regular consultations and dialogue as a tool of political discourse. This informs this course of action.
2. I am reporting back to you our great Imo people on the fate of the mandate you freely gave to me as Governor and Engr. Gerald Irona as Deputy Governor. This mandate has now been truncated and cut short by the Supreme Court, in contravention of the will of the people.

3. We shall always cherish the tremendous goodwill and support you gave us as we grappled with setting up a new administration to rebuild a state that was devastated by bad governance.

4. In the last seven months we sought to elevate merit, unity of purpose, honesty, transparency and an inclusive approach to governance, as the hallmarks of our administration. We sought to restore once again, the pride and dignity of Imo people. We worked very hard to re-engineer the Imo renaissance. But God knows why he has allowed this current state of affairs.
5. No doubt, yesterday’s Supreme Court verdict, came to us as a rude shock and surprise considering the facts on ground, legal precedence and clear verdict of Imo People on March 9 2019, that returned me as Governor with the highest valid votes of 273,404


6. I do not agree with the judgement of the Supreme Court. I think it is unfair, unjust and does not reflect the voting that took place during the elections. It also didn’t take care of the sensibilities of the people of Imo State. But as true democrats, Engr Gerald Irona and I have no option but to respect the outcome of that judgement.

7. Consequently, we have put machinery in motion to hand-over the reins of office to the APC Candidate as the the next governor of Imo State. This will be coordinated by the Secretary to the State Government. I therefore direct all members of Imo State Expanded Executive Council, and all political appointees to write their handing-over notes and to return all government properties in their custody, forthwith. I shall not be party to pilfering of Government property or funds.

8. May we use this opportunity to express our gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve, within the short period he granted us. We sincerely appreciate you for all your solidarity and goodwill. We would forever cherish and treasure your love, your trust and your partnership. We made our mark. Rebuilding our dear state is neither easy nor personal, but a task undertaken for our today and tomorrow.


9. I thank you all for your support which saw us achieve so much and reversed the negative trajectory of Imo State within a space of seven months. It is significant to note that Imo State was looking good again. We were declared the least corrupt State in the Country, the fastest state growing economy in Nigeria and the most improved, in terms of the deployment of Information Technology in service delivery. Our infrastructure was significantly coming to life, civil servants and pensioners were now being paid as and when due and optimism returned to Imo State. It is on record that we were acclaimed as the most sports and diaspora friendly state. Most importantly we returned life and activities to our local governments. Yes we had good plans to make Imo the centre piece of commerce, industry, technology, tourism by providing good leadership and first class infrastructure. Under our watch, Imo became safe with our systematic approach to securing lives and property.


10. All these were made possible by your prayers, support and sacrifices. I therefore appeal to all Imolites, especially our teeming supporters to remain calm and to shun any action that is capable of resulting in a breach of the peace. We can always have different parties, but we would have only one Imo State. In the same vein, I urge you to extend to my successor, the same support you gave to me. It is my wish that he will continue on the path we had set for the rebuilding of our state as well as consolidate on the progress and milestones we achieved.


11. It is incontrovertible that we ran a good race, fought tough battles, (including, principalities and powers)and governed the state well, with the fear of God, accountability, transparency and entrenched due process. We, however, take solace in the book of Ecclesiastics 3:1, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven”.

12. We step aside with implicit faith in the Sovereign Lord who reigns over the affairs of men.

13. Thank you.
Imo bu nke anyi.

Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, CON.
from pmnews

34 comments:

  1. Politics in Nigeria....if that is the case then that Kogi woman has hope.

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    1. She doesn’t. Bello is APC inside out.

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    2. This is how all my enemies will get a very rude shock In Jesus' name.Amen

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  2. Evil APC with evil judgement.
    God will punish allvthose that truncated the will of Imo state indigenes.
    I am not from Imo, but i can feel their sadness and disappointment. Meanwhile may all the alerts that those Judges had lead them to their grave.

    Injustice of the highest order. No celebration in Owerri. The people are crying. They people are lamenting.
    Now, I pity Imo girls. Number 8 enemy will spread like fire.
    No be me talk am. It is what it is.
    Welcome the bleaching govenor with eight.

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    1. Blame the girls that will still knowingly go for 8 in exchange for cash and cars.

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    2. It's true, HIV things, thank God my sisters are all married and out of that city .

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    3. I pray AIDS Imo will be free of AIDS. Chai!!! Uwa ntooor.

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  3. Our able Governor, though ur time was short, u brought hope to pensioners and civil servants. My mother was recieving alerts at home and didn't have to sign over part of her pension to Rochas and his family.
    God be with you. In seven months, u made Imo state a giant construction site. We'll miss you. Hope u run again.

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    1. And his side chick turned wife is now first lady. Nay Amara her friend she betrayed rest in peace

      https://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2015/01/senator-hope-uzodinmas-lover-dies.html?m=1

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  4. Oga sorry o. There's nothing you can do. Accept it and come back again later.

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    1. He should just retire

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    2. Politicians don't retire anywhere in the world.. 😂

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    3. Don de mugu….uhhh

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  5. The story long
    Emeka Ihedioha you will be alright las las.

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    1. Me oh I don’t pity any politicians

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  7. Politics in Nigeria is indeed rubbish.

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    1. Politics is the same everywhere, it's not a "Nigeria" thing.

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    2. Politics in the western world isn’t rubbish. In Naija it’s definitely rubbish

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  8. I didn't regret giving up on Nigeria. Sam Mbakwe must be weeping where ever he is over this judgment. The judiciary under the aeroplane cum technical sharia native doctor have been bastardized. Sorry Nigeria, you can never be redeemed.

    Nigeria keep disgracing the black race.

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    1. Gave up on Nigeria years ago

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  9. It really pained me,
    I am just tired of this government,
    I was asked not to critize this government on my Facebook page,imagine
    This is the worst government.
    All those who put buhari will know no peace till he is removed.

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  10. whne dy loose its corruption... when dy win its democracy... it doesn't concern me, i dont benefit from d govt

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  11. Ihedioha you are still my governor. Ndi uchu APC, anumpam piapia congress

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  12. With Hope, there's "hope" for 7+1 for ojukoro long throat girls.
    Husband's hold your wivess o. Don't send them to Hope for contract o.
    7+1 aghara aghara in Imo. God epus!

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  13. And that is how the controversial wife has been elevated to the First Lady of Imo State. I guess it is worth the friend's life after all. Fish got to swallow fish to grow.

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  14. The same vultures in Imo politics. Remember that Ohakim was the Deputy under Hope when they contested under AD. Ararume is ever present. Hope is the governor. Remember Hope was the first person that hosted Ihedioha after the latter won the election. Okorocha was present at the swearing in. He hated Hope for calling him OkoroHausa. Today, an enemy of my enemy is my friend. They are all one and the same.

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    1. Ohakim deputy under Hope in which AD? Get your facts right please

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  15. Hope should start from where Ihedioha left, not with probe.

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  16. Emeka, nwa azuru azu. Our DIGITAL GOVERNOR. Teach them politics with class. Forget that daylight robbery fuelled by probably the DUMBEST judgement in Nigerian history. Let Supreme Puppets keep making a laughing stock of themselves if they care. Na all those kind judgements wey give person headache for Law School. I suggest institutions stamp all such decisions as 'political judgements' and treat them as leprous. No need to include them in school curricula. My take.

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