From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
The governorship candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia state, Prof Gregory Ibe has commended the Supreme Court for giving him victory and thereby restoring the confidence of the masses in the judiciary.
The supreme court on Wednesday delivered a judgement restoring Prof Ibe as the duely elected governorship candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia for the forthcoming March 11 election, thereby ending the ten month legal tussle that pitched him against three other guber aspirants.
Speaking on the judgement of the apex court that nullified the earlier cancellation of his primary election victory by an Abuja high court, Prof Ibe, while dedicating the victory to the people of Abia, applauded the courage, neutrality and impartiality of the supreme court jurists, which according to him inspired the delivery of a historic landmark judgement.
“It is with a heart full of gratitude to God that we receive the good news of the reaffirmation of my candidacy today (Wednesday) by the supreme court.
“While dedicating the victory to my good people of Abia state, I want to appreciate the apex court for restoring the confidence of the masses in the judiciary”.
Ibe recounted the legal journey which began on May 29, 2022 that culminated in the Supreme Court and commended the people of Abia for their support, encouragement and prayers.
He urged the people of the state to sustain their support by turning out en masse to vote for him and other APGA candidates during the March 11governorship and house of assembly election, asserting that the final victory will be after the successful outcome of balloting.