Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah has asked his supporters in the Abia State governorship tussle to remain calm and law abiding as his legal right to appeal has not been exhausted. He said that the next line of action will be made known in details by his legal team. This follows the judgment of the Appeal Court in favour of the state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu on Thursday.

Reacting last night to the judgement, Ogah also asked his supporters to keep praying for the state and his vision to make Abians rejoice.

He said in a statement issued by Media Assistant Peter Agba Kalu: “All hope is not lost. We still have another final judicial window as a way out. The five Judges today in their wisdom took their decision and as law abiding persons, we respect that.

“It is important to note that their ruling was that Justice Okon Abang lacked the jurisdiction to remove Ikpeazu not that Ikpeazu's offences could not warrant his removal. At the Supreme Court, the substance of his offences and their consequences would be properly decided on. We will be victorious there. Just trust in the justice of the land and on the Lord.”

•Photo shows Uche Ogah.

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