There is a heavy security presence in Imo State ahead of today’s judgment to be delivered by the governorship tribunal sitting in Abuja.
The tribunal had concluded hearing on the case filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Samuel Anyanwu, and his Labour Party (LP) counterpart, Athan Achonu, challenging the outcome of the November 11, 2023 governorship poll, which declared Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner for his second term.
Police and other security operatives have intensified patrols in Owerri, the capital city of the state and its environs.
However, residents of Owerri are calm despite heightened tension as a result of the expected judgment.
Meanwhile, both Anyanwu and Achonu have urged their supporters to remain loyal and law-abiding before, during and after the judgment.
A statement issued, yesterday, by the Legal Adviser to LP in Imo State, Ihejirika Emeka, said:…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
