The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued Certificate of Return to SSen. Hope Uzodinma as winner of March 19, 2019 governorship election in Imo, in compliance with the Supreme Court ruling.
This is coming a day after the Supreme Court sacked Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party as the governor.
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Speaking to newsmen shortly after the ceremony at INEC headquarters in Abuja, Uzodinma dedicated his victory to God and “functional judiciary” of the country.
He described the litigation process he went through as part of democratic process, saying:“ There must be challenge here and there, but you must develop thick skin and strength to follow through litigation.
National Commissioner, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu (r) presents the Certificate of Return to the New Governor-Elect of Imo State, Mr Hope Uzodinma, following the Supreme Court Judgment of 14th January 2020. pic.twitter.com/fBuoH96WX5
— Rotimi L Oyekanmi (@rot1930) January 15, 2020
