By Chukwuemeka Opara
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi says he remains governor of the state till May 29, 2023.
He made comment while speaking to executives of APC in the state shortly after a Federal High Court, Abuja struck out his motion for stay of execution of the judgement sacking him as governor.
He said: “I will conclude my tenure on May 29, 2023 and those who want to take power by force can do so on Facebook.
“They can use whatever form to come in but we would match it 10 times.
“They are advised not to venture into Ebonyi because there is no vacancy.”
He assured his supporters that there is nothing to worry about over the Federal High Court ruling in Abuja which struck out the stay of execution motion against his removal from office.
Umahi gave the assurance on Monday when he addressed the All Progressives Congress (APC) faithful in the state during the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting in Abakaliki.
The governor while reacting to the development urged his supporters to remain calm.
“All these issues are distractions, the constitution is clear and I don’t want to waste much time on them.
“I saw reports on the social media over the stay of execution but everything about the matter has been sent to the appeal courts at Enugu and Abuja.
“The lower court no longer has jurisdiction over the matter so there is nothing to worry about,” he said.
He said that he was still in control of the state’s affairs as all ongoing projects executed by his administration would not be stopped.
“I will conclude my tenure on May 29, 2023 and those who want to take power by force can do so on Facebook.
“They can use whatever form to come in but we would match it 10 times.
“They are advised not to venture into Ebonyi because there is no vacancy,” he said.
Umahi urged the committee inaugurated to ensure equity in the distribution of elective positions in the state APC chapter to ensure that the people choose their leaders without bias.
“The zoning committee should consult with relevant stakeholders such as the elders committee, founding fathers forum, traditional rulers among others, to ensure equity and choosing of the right leaders.
“Most people feel that they would just be nominated and assisted to win elections only for them to be unproductive.
“I will only support a candidate who has the capacity to win election as the era of manipulations are over,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that stakeholders of the party used the occasion to assure the governor of their support and cooperation to ensure a successful conclusion of his administration.
(NAN
