Supreme Court verdict: Tension mounts in Abia over gov’ship

It has been anxiety, tension and apprehension as Abians look forward to the Supreme Court judgment on the case between the Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, and another Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant, Dr. Uche Oga, today (Friday) in Abuja.

Towards obtaining the desired victory, faithful to both parties in the matter have resorted to fervent prayers to God, asking Him to allow the victory on their side.

In Umuahia, most government ministries as well as offices of concerned friends and relations were closed as workers went to one place or the other to pray for victory and for defeat of their opponent.

Earlier, numerous socio-cultural organisations have perfected plans and have been sending large number of members to Abuja “to paint the place red”, while many government functionaries travelled to Abuja on Thursday to be part of the event.

Many Christian organisations also joined in the prayer sessions, including a powerful one held at the Catholic Mater Dei Cathedral led by the Christian Association of Nigeria, Abia State branch.

Investigations revealed that some lilly-livered government functionaries have secretly organised their tables should the unexpected happen and have even refused to go to Abuja.

According to a source, some political appointees have packed their documents and have been taking them home.

Talking about the prayer sessions, another source asked the need for the prayer just few days to the judgment day.

“What do they want God to do? To re-write the judgment within one day or what?” the source asked.

Meanwhile, the state government has announced that it has it on good authority that some people had concluded plans to do demonstration today (Friday), invariably over unfavorable judgment, stating that security agencies have been instructed to “deal decisively” with such protesters.

The judgment today (Friday) has been the subject of discussion wherever you see people gathering, and has even provided betting game for idle youths that staked up to N10, 000.00 for a win.