They also alerted of an alleged plot to use the already decided grounds of pre-election issues of primary election venue to deal a fatal blow to innocent winners and litigants.
The group noted that this was worrisome as weeks ago they raised a similar alarm over messages being shared on pro-Imo government WhatsApp groups aimed at blackmailing the image of the three different panels hearing the National and State Assembly Election Petitions in Imo State by loyalists and agents of State government led by Governor Hope Uzodinma.
The legal and human right group, therefore, said it was investigating information of alleged offer of promotion to Appeal Court to some of the judges delivering and using pre-election decided issues to deny election winners of their victory. The statement reads, “We are worried over the delay by Justice Anthony Akpovi led panel to deliver judgements regarding the Imo State House of Assembly Election Petitions. Few weeks ago we raised alarm over messages being shared on pro-Imo government WhatsApp groups aimed at blackmailing the image of the three different panels hearing the National and State Assembly Election Petitions in Imo State by loyalists and agents of State government led by Governor Hope Uzodinma.
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