Uche Ogah Recieves Certificate of Return From INEC as the New Governor of Abia State (Photos)

Following the High Court Rulling, Ordering the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu to Vacate the position over allegation that he submitted false information to his party, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, for the party’s governorship primary in December 2014.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)  has issued certificate of return to Uche Ogah.

Recall Governor Ikpeazu has appealed the high court Judgement and the Supreme court has the final say.

Speaking on why Uche Ogah who came second at the last Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primaries in Abia State was issued the Certificate of return, The INEC National Commissioner in charge of the South East, Amb. Lawrence Nwuruku said the commission only acted in obedience to the Court Rullling,

Nwuruku added that as a citizen, he could go to jail if he flouts a valid court order.

He said if the court tomorrow orders a reversal of the action, INEC would not hesitate to do its bidding.