*I’ll appeal the judgment — AYOGU EZE

By Austin Ogwuda & Francis Igata

ENUGU—Enugu State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed satisfaction with the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on the suit brought against the party by Senator Ayogu Eze on the choice of Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as the governorship candidate of the party in the April 11 governorship election.

This is just as the plaintiff, Senator Ayogu Eze, insists that he will appeal the judgement.

In a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Enugu yesterday,the Publicity Secretary of the party,Mr. Okey Eze said: “PDP is a party founded on the principles of justice, equity, inclusiveness, and respect for rule of law and democratic tenets.

“We have never had any doubts that we religiously complied with extant laws, party guidelines, and all due process in the nomination of Ugwuanyi as our flag bearer.

“It is, therefore, gladdening that the Court has vindicated the party and affirmed the candidature of Ugwuanyi.

“The judiciary, by this verdict has, once more, shown itself as the last hope of the common man and the bulwark of the nation’s democracy.

“We hope that this has finally laid to rest any misgivings and contentions over the December 8, 2014 PDP governorship primary election in Enugu State as we invite our brother, Senator Ayogu Eze, and all former governorship aspirants to join the mass movement for Ugwuanyi’s governorship come May 29, 2015 in the spirit of brotherhood and in the interest of the party and the state.

“The good governance and development of Enugu state are paramount. Democratic governance is a huge responsibility; and there will certainly be prominent roles for all to towards the betterment of our dear state.”