By; PAMELA EBOH Awka
The Anambra State Government has dismissed speculations that an impeachment proceedings will be initiated against the Deputy Governor, Dr Nkem Okeke.
Okeke on Wednesday dumped the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) under which he is serving as the deputy governor and joined the band wagon of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Making this known in Awka, the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C-Don Adinuba said that though Okeke’s defection was morally wrongly, the state governor, Willie Obiano, was not taking that seriously because ”Okeke has no electoral worth “.
He said, “The governor is not a vengeful person. Though what Okeke did was morally and legally wrong, the governor is not thinking about him.
Speaking on the outcome of a Supreme court judgement between Umeoji and Oye, Adinuba said the appellate court has, once again, demonstrated that the Nigerian judiciary is a temple of justice.
Adinuba in a statement made available to journalists partly read, “The people and Government of Anambra State have received with joy, like the rest of Nigeria, the Supreme Court judgment this upholding the decision of the Court of Appeal sitting in Kano that Chief Victor Oye is the authentic National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance .
“The Supreme Court has, once again, demonstrated that the Nigerian judiciary is a temple of justice. It does not just give judgments but also dispenses justice. It does not just comply with the letter of the law but also acts in accordance with the spirit of the law. It provides hope for not just the common man but also all citizens, regardless of class, gender, ethnicity or faith.
“There is massive rejoicing throughout Anambra State and, indeed, all over Nigeria at the Supreme Court judgment. The people feel justice has been done. The Supreme Court justices have met the expectations and wishes of the people. In other words, public confidence in the judiciary has been restored, despite the activities of a few members of the Bench.
“The Supreme Court should not stop at providing the right judgments on cases but punish members of both the bar who bring to courts matters meant to ridicule the judiciary and of the Bench who entertain such suits and pass judgments on them.
” Nigerian democracy is on the march. And the judiciary is on the right path. God bless Nigeria.
“The state has expressed gratitude to the Nigerian judiciary for its avowed demonstration to keep the country’s democracy alive.”
