Former governor of Imo State, Mr. Emeka Ihedioha, has reiterated his faith in Nigeria, its democracy and institutions, in spite of the Supreme Court judgment which removed him as governor of the state.
Ihedioha stated this on Saturday when he received members of the People’s Democratic Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) led by its National Chairman, Mr. Uche Secondus, who paid him a solidarity visit at his Abuja residence.
Ihedioha said, though the verdict was a shock to him, he remained calm and would always take solace in God at all times.
He assured the party leadership that he will remain faithful to the ideals of the party.
Sounding philosophical, Ihedioha said: “We are faithful believers in God and God does not sleep. This will make history in many ways and so this is a historical process, historical action, and I am sure there will be historical answers at the end of the day.”
He gave further assurance that rather than putting to question his faith in Nigeria, the past event will strengthen his resolve to match forward and make Nigeria a greater nation.
“I want to assure you that we will remain resolute and committed to the ideals of our great party.
“I want to say that that event (Supreme Court Judgment) will not put into question our faith in the Nigerian nation. It will not question our commitment to democracy, it will rather strengthen our resolve to match forward and make Nigeria a greater nation.
“I am certain that from the events of that day, Nigeria will emerge a stronger and greater country.
“I want to urge you to continue to work with all lovers of democracy across board so that we can all put our heads together and match forward,” Ihedioha said.
He said how the Supreme Court settled the matter, would define the future of Nigeria’s democracy.
“I am certain that the judiciary and electoral system are well aware that they are on trial.
“What is fundamental about this is that the facts of the matters as relates to Imo state governorship election is the foundation of our democratic processes,” the former governor added.
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He held that the election was not about him or Imo, but about the future of Nigeria’s democracy.
Ihedioha noted however that it was not time to celebrate, but rather a redefining moment for sober reflection.
Speaking earlier, Secondus urged Nigerians not to trivialise the Supreme Court judgement on Imo and that the PDP would not join issues with those who according to him, deliberately and knowingly undermined the country’s democracy.
“In the case of Imo, we have more questions than answers because we can’t see the figures adding up. These are the questions agitating our minds and the minds of Nigerians.
“I want to appeal to our brothers who are on the other side, to stop trivialising these issues. They are of fundamental importance in nature.
“References are made in Sokoto, Rivers and Zamfara states. You cannot compare what happened in those states with Imo.
“The other ones are intra party. Let them come out and tell us what really happened, from the Tribunal, to the Appeal court up the Supreme court in the 388 polling units.
“The truth is what we are seeking. We are not against speaking on very respected individuals; we are saying that the figures are not adding up. Can they look into it again? ” he added.
He advised Ihedioha to be strong and not wary, as according to him, the truth would be revealed, if not now, later.
