The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed an application by Emeka Ihedioh
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed an application by Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to be issued a certificate of return as the rightful governor of Imo State. In a ruling read by Justice Tijjani Abubakar on Tuesday, the apex court held that Ihedioha’s application lacked merit and was unnecessary and vexatious. The court also awarded N40 million in costs against Ihedioha’s lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, for bringing the matter before the court. The ruling effectivel