Gov. Uzodinma was reacting to the controversy over his alleged inauguration of an Emir in the state.
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Gov. Uzodinma stated that the imam who visited him was a native of Mbaise and a relative of ex-governor Emeka Ihedioha and not an Emir as been speculated.
He said, “The visit by the Muslim community in Imo State to me was a welcomed one. The new imam is a native of Mbaise, not a northerner. He is a relation of Emeka Ihedioha. I am a governor of both Christians and Muslims.
Gov. Uzodinma “So, we should shun everything that will bring division in society. There are more people from the East that are also Muslims and some Muslims were born in the East and do not know any other place apart from the East.
“So, it is left for government to devise a means that will accommodate everybody.”
This is coming at a time the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, had urged the Supreme Court to nullify the election of Gov. Uzodinma.
Kanu, in a broadcast via Radio Biafra on Sunday, had called on the Supreme Court to order a fresh election in the state, stressing that nothing short of a fresh election would be acceptable by the people.
Meanwhile, the apex court had adjourned the ruling in the controversial gubernatorial judgment in Imo state to Tuesday, March, 3.
A seven-man panel led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad, presided over the session where the review was adjourned.
Kanu Agabi (SAN), represented the applicant, Emeka Ihedioha while Damian Dodo (SAN), represented Gov. Uzodimna.
Taminu Inuwa represented the third respondent, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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Ihedioha’s counsel, Agabi prayed the court to further adjourn till Tuesday to enable them prepare their arguments adequately.
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