An angry mob on Sunday damaged the SUV jeep conveying Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma
But the timely intervention of security operative saved him from being being physically attacked by the angry youths at Ohaji Egbema area of the state.
The youths threw stones and weapons at the governor, although none of the objects got to him.
Reports said that upon sighting his official SUV jeep, some youths in the area started calling him a thief in loud screams, throwing stones at the vehicle.
Vanguard quoted a source as saying that, “the youths of Mmahu community, who upon sighting the Governor’s convoy, started shouting “Onye Oshi Vote, Onye Oshi Vote”, throwing bottles and weapons at the Bulletproof SUV of the Governor, which eventually damaged the Governor’s SUV”.
According to the report, Uzodinma was scheduled to attend a function in Ohaji when the incident occurred.
The objects thrown at the car eventually damaged it, although the governor was unhurt, having been whisked away by security operatives.
This is coming just hours after it was reported that former Governor Emeka Ihedioha had given his final words in reaction to the Supreme Court’s refusal to review the last Imo gubernatorial election in 2019.
The former governor, who was removed by a court judgement thanked Imo people and members the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state for their undying support throughout the legal struggle which he described as peaceful.
In a statement, the politician also expressed his deep gratitude and respect to all Nigerians from all walks of life who believe in due process and the rule of law.
However, Ihedioha alleged that his mandate was brazenly stolen from him and wondered where lies democracy “If institutions that are critical to the entrenchment of rule of law could thwart the wishes of the people in a cynical manner…”
Ihedioha in the statement said: “Permit me to use this opportunity to thank all those who played one role or another in this historic quest for justice and truth. I must thank members of the diplomatic community for voicing their concerns for the stability of our country.
I commend the Chairman and Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their vanguard role and leadership during this period.”
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