The Supreme Court has rejected an application by Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State. Ihedioha sought a certificate of return as the rightful Governor of Imo State, arguing that Governor Hope Uzodinma was not qualified to run initially.
In a ruling delivered by Justice Tijjani Abubakar on Tuesday, the apex court dismissed the application, deeming it lacking in merit and unnecessary.
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The Supreme Court went on to describe the application as vexatious and awarded a cost of N40 million against Mike Ozekhome for bringing the matter before the court.
Further updates will be provided as the story develops.