The Supreme Court has dismissed the application for the review of the decision sacking former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha and declaring Hope Uzodinma winner of the March 9, 2019 judgement.
A seven-member panel of justices presided by Justice Tanko Muhammad, in a split of six-to-one, on Tuesday ruled that the court lacks the jurisdiction to sit on appeal over its judgment on the Imo governorship.
In the lead judgment delivered by Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the court held that the application lacked merit and dismissed the application.
“The judgement of the Supreme Court is a finality,” he said.
The judge however said no cost would be awarded against the applicants.
However, a member of the apex court panel, justice Chima Nwaeze, disagreed with led verdict and gave a dissenting opinion that allowed Emeka Ihedioha’s application.
Nwaeze said he was satisfied that the judgment that declared Hope Uzodinma winner was entered in error.
He held that the apex court has a duty in the interest of Justice, set-aside it’s decision that was given in error.
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