Abia state Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu released a press statement following the receipt of the judgment of the court of appeal sitting at Owerri on his election as the state governor. Read his statement below:
"DISTINGUISHED LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
I have just been informed that the Court of Appeal sitting at Owerri has nullified my victory as the duly elected Governor of Abia State and ordered that one of my opponents at the election, Dr. Alex Otti should be sworn in as the winner of the election.
As of this moment, I have not received the full briefing on the reason for the decision of the Court of Appeal but my Lawyers are still at the Court waiting to obtain a copy of the Judgment for further studying and it is past 7pm. The next 4 days are Public Holidays and the timing of the judgment means that we are losing valuable days to study the judgment and file our Appeal.
I wish to state at this point that preliminary reports available to me indicate that the premise upon which the decision of the Court of Appeal was arrived at is at best tenuous.
That being said, I wish to express my utmost confidence in the ability of the Justices of the Supreme Court to correct the anomaly at the Court of Appeal and uphold my victory as had been earlier done by the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia.
In the interim, while I have instructed my Lawyers to take steps to file an immediate Appeal at the Supreme Court, I wish to assure all Abians that all is well. I remain the Governor of Abia State until the Supreme Court reaffirms my mandate which was freely given to me by the good people of Abia State during the elections.
I call on the Security Agencies to maintain the peace in Abia State and ensure that people go about their legitimate businesses without fear of disruption from any quarters. I also call on our supporters to remain calm in the face of provocation.
I remain supremely confident that at the end of the day, victory shall be ours.
I thank you all for listening and wish you a prosperous 2016".
Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, Ph.D
Governor, Abia State

http://www.news-world-update.com/2016/01/i-remain-your-governor-ikpeazu-tells.html

Ok, but the law must prevail mr governnor.

This man should go and rest already, he lost the gov election in Abia and he rigged his way in, he just got served justice, INEC cant swear in Otti soon enough let real change begin, Happy new year fellow Abians, God has finally smilled at us

Alex Otti Nwere weight

This man shouldn't cry over spoilt milk, why don't he hold Orji responsible? Orji is the most senseless governor av ever seen

No body is arguing with u ,yes u are still there governor for the next two months supreme Court will affirm this sound prove judgment maybe order you,to refund the salaries you have illegally received.

And he "HEAD"s to the Supreme Court if you knw wara mean

In the interim, while I have instructed my Lawyers to take steps to file an immediate Appeal at the Supreme Court, I wish to assure all Abians that all is well. I remain the Governor of Abia State until the Supreme Court reaffirms my mandate which was freely given to me by the good people of Abia State during the elections.

politicians and lies are siamese twins.

After rigging the election, he still had the liver to claim he was given mandate by the people.

Well, I won't blame him, cos all they were after was "rigging everything for Jonathan" to the extent of affecting their own indigenous party.

kokoA:
And he "HEAD"s to the Supreme Court if you knw wara mean

that is a norm and trend at the nigerian gubernatorial politics;

Tribunal ------>Appeal---------->Supreme

That I can't guarantee sir.

Dr OKEZIE IKPEAZU... The best governor so far...it is well with abians.....victory shall be ours again.....I respect u sir... U ve really done well within a short period... All iz well

he has a good case. 3 LGA's can't be disenfranchised by cancelling their votes. the margin of otti's victory is lower than the total number of registered voters in the 3 LGA's , such a result can't stand. the worst that would happen is for fresh elections to be held in the 3 LGA which Ikpeazu would win because that is his strong hold.

Despite that you seem good does not mean that mandate was given to you. Openly speak Mr ex-governor you failed so go and enjoy the money you are going to waste in the so called supreme court for you not to follow T.A Orji to jail.

gerarahere mhen. pdp should know when to accept. defeat

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And you will still be disgraced there

will dont like when this happen all the time ;
and its time will upgrade nigeria by fayose

Sitting on one arse right?

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Nigerian election matter be like UEFA Champions leagues home and away matches.

You win for tribunal, go lose for appeal, that's 1:1, they go then find a neutral ground for penalties ie Supreme Court!




Rubbish politicians

He should swallow the hard bitter pill.
Let him accept his fate and new description as 'lez governor'....
Lol

In Yoruba's man language,

"OTTI OOOO!!!"

See gobe

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Nope, you're the ex governor. Sorry.


cc: mhizenugu, ure priceless. There is something you have that i cherish so much.

Lawyers and Judges go wish say everyday na election for Nigeria.

Thank God its not apc he lost to if not one bushpig with brain of straw will come and sing that buhari is interfering with judiciary

Sorry Sir.Is just that we Abians never liked how T.A Orji and his son made you the governorship candidate of PDP.I want to strongly tell you that the Supreme court will not save you,just start packing your bags.You meant well for Abians,but majority did not vote you.Thank you and happy new year Sir.