The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State has gone spiritual over the pending Supreme Court review of the gubernatorial battle between Hope Uzodinma of the APC and Emeka Ihedioha. The state chapter of the party has asked members to go on a seven-day fasting and prayers for the return of Ihedioha as governor of the state.
Beginning from today, February 8 to February 16, the party also directed members in the state to dress in black during the fasting session.
Ray Emeana, the party’s state secretary in a statement issued on Saturday, said: “During this period, all ward excos should request for mass in their local churches and assemble at LGA party secretariats daily at noon for prayers and breaking of fast.
“Prayer point is asking God to intervene and restore the victory of Emeka Ihedioha as the duly elected governor of Imo State.
“We enjoin the Imo people to remain peaceful and prayerful as we await judgment on the review filed by the winner of the governorship election, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha at the supreme court.”
The supreme court on January 14 declared Uzodinma as the duly elected governor of Imo state and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue him a certificate of return.
Ihedioha has approached the apex court seeking a review of the judgment.