Ohaneze Honours Former Judge Over Verdict On Oshiomhole

The socio-cultural group of Ibos, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Anambra  State branch, has charged members of the bar, especially judges in the country, to emulate the virtues of Justice Peter Umeadi (rtd) in discharging their duties.

Chairman of the Igbo-apex socio-cultural organization in Anambra State,  Dr. Phillip Atanmuo, gave the charge in Awka at a luncheon organized by the Ohaneze to honour the retired justice.

He recalled the landmark judgement of March 20, 2008, in which Umeadi declared Governor Adams Oshiomhole the winner in the Edo State guber election of 2007.

Showering encomiums on Umeadi for having stood firm in the discharge of his duties, he enjoined other judges to keep the flag flying and hold tenaciously to their oath of allegiance to dispense justice to all.

In his words, “we urge you judges to hold strongly to your opinion, continue in the interest of the citizenry and Nigerians.

“We in the Ohaneze believe in rule of law and due process and we will continue to count on the integrity of our judges,” he said.

He described Umeadi as a worthy son of Anambra and distinguished jurist. Atanmuo disclosed that the group has set in motion a process that would always recognise and celebrate any Igbo person who excels in his or her area of endeavour.

While lamenting the travails of the Igbo, the Ohaneze Chief noted, “the Igbo have been largely involved in the development of Nigeria. Ours has been to struggle for survival. We are found in all remotest parts of he country doing one business or the other.”

He commended the efforts of the judiciary in ensuring that justice prevailed most especially in 2008 elections, where judges at the tribunals and various courts helped to uphold the nation’s democracy, hoping that they would sustain the tempo in Anambra Governorship election next year February.