A Federal high court sitting in Owerri has struck out suit seeking to stop the swearing in of the Imo State Governor elect, Emeka Ihedioha on May 29
While giving the judgement the presiding judge Justice Tijani Rimgim said the plaintiff Clifford Eze who was the Governorship candidate of the Democratic Alternative during the Governorship election in the state has no legal right to approach a regular court for a post election matter.
In striking out the matter the Judge says his court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the suit. The presiding Judge also awarded a five million naira cost against the plaintiff.
The Defence counsel Emeka Ihejirika said apart from lack of jurisdiction the court processes were also abused by the plaintiff.
However Counsel to the plaintiff has vowed to appeal the judgement.
