Nigeria: Absence of Abia Chief Judge Stalls Ogah's Inauguration As Governor

The absence of the Abia Chief Judge, Justice Theresa Uzoukwu, has stalled the expected inauguration of Samson Ogah as the new governor of the state.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier on Thursday, issued Ogah a Certificate of Return, thus withdrawing the one that earlier by Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu and paved the way for the swearing of Mr. Ogah.

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