There is heavy security presence at the premises for the Federal High Court, Umuahia, venue for the sitting for the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal.
The tribunal is set to deliver judgment today in the petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Chief Okey Ahiwe; and his All Progressives Congress, APC, counterpart, High Chief Ikechi Emenike, against their parties against the victory of Gov. Alex Otti of the Labour Party. Everybody accessing the court premises was subjected to screening by combined team of security operatives.Our Correspondent is kneeling while writing this report as there is no space left for press men covering the proceeding.Lawyers for both parties are fully present at the court room.
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