Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has reacted to the judgement of the Federal High Court Abuja which removed him and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe, from office on Tuesday.

Governor Umahi, who described the judgement as embarrassing, alleged that the presiding Judge was influenced to deliver the judgement against.

He noted that there is no provision in the Nigeria Constitution whereby a serving Governor or his Deputy could be removed on account of defection to another political party.

He explained it is only through death, resignation or Impeachment by the state House of Assembly that a serving Governor and his Deputy could be removed from office.

BREAKING: I’m still Governor of Ebonyi — Umahi

…We have petitioned Judge to NJC

….My supporters should laugh over it

…It’s a jungle justice that was purchased

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Tuesday stressed that he remains the Governor of the State not minding the ruling by the Federal High Court, Abuja

The Court had sacked him (Umahi) and his Deputy, Dr. Kelechi Igwe from office and directed that the duo should not to parade themselves in like manner.

Briefing Newsmen in his office at the new Government House, Abakaliki, Governor Umahi who described the ruling as “jungle justice that was purchased” noted that the ruling was not a good development for the Judiciary.

alsudan:
You remain Governor for how long Arrogant man?

The Supreme Court will give you the final boot and be sure it’s gonna happen this year.

Confirmedzombie:
As a senior lawyer I think the judge misfired

It is best to petition the NJC while Appeal is filled

There is no provision in the constitution of Nigeria that says any governor who defects to other party loses his position.

As at the time Umahi defected, PDP were in crisis over its former National chairman Uche Sevondus.

Im very sure the Judge will be sanctioned.

christistruth01:
The Judgement has also disqualified Gov Obaseki of Edo State and his deputy

That means he was not a valid PDP Candidate

EILTD:
The Judge just lost his position and might get disgraced. Umahi defected when PDP were in crisis. I bet the Judge and those who paid him forgot this fact.

FreeStuffsNG:

HE Obaseki and his Deputy actually contested as PDP candidates so their mandate was from votes validly counted for PDP sir.