Court revises okezie ikpeazu cases

The court, in a unanimous decision, a five-man
panel of Justices of the appellate court,
vacated the June 27 verdict of Justice Okon
Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The court held that Justice Abang erred in law
and occasioned a miscarriage of justice
against Ikpeazu.
Justice Morenike Ogunwumiju who delivered
the lead judgement, held that Justice Abang
"committed a grave violence against one of
the pillars of Justice" relating to fair hearing.
The court said Justice Abang placed the law
on its head when it directed INEC to issue
fresh Certificate of Return to Mr. Sampson
Ogah.
While upholding the appeal, the court awarded
N100, 000 cost against Ogah.by chibabynaija1