An Ebonyi State High Court, sitting in Abakaliki, has ordered Governor David Umahi and his Deputy, Eric Kelechi Igwe to remain in office.
Trial Judge, Hon. Justice Henry Njoku, noted that the judgement of the same court on 28th February, 2022, with regards to the defection of the Governor and his Deputy to the All Progressives Congress (APC), remains valid as a judgement in rem, which is binding on all parties, persons and authorities.
The Court obseved that Umahi and his Deputy have secured an Order from the High Court of Ebonyi State asking them not to vacate their offices,
The order of court reads in part: “it is hereby ordered as follows: An interim order of this honourable court for seven (7days) subject to renewal is hereby granted in view of its judgement in suit No. HAB/13/2022, being a judgement in rem and having precedence over any subsequent contrary judgement.”
“The applicants, Engr. David Nweze Umahi and Dr. Eric Kelechi Igwe shall accordingly remain and not be removed from office as Governor and Deputy of Ebonyi State respectively,” the Court held.
Governor Umahi and his Deputy had approached the court for an order to remain in office, pending the hearing and determination of an Appeal filed on their defection from the PDP to the APC.
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