The Governor of
Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has called on Abians not to panic, but
“remain calm” over the judgment of Justice Okon Abang of the Federal
High Court Abuja delivered in favor of Mr. Uche Oga against him, in the
case of alleged falsification of tax receipts.
Governor Ikpeazu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos, on Monday, said that he has faith in the judiciary and rule of law.
added that he will appeal the ruling as he has instructed his lawyers
to file an appeal immediately against the said judgment.
The
Governor noted as an appointee of the Abia State Government from 2011 to
2014, when he served as the General Manager, Abia State Passengers
Integrated Manifest and Safety Scheme (ASPIMSS), and first Deputy
General Manager, Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) Aba
and Environs respectively, before his resignation in October 2014 to
contest the Governorship election in the state, his taxes were deducted
at source within that period.
to him, when he had need of his tax clearance in 2014, he applied to
the Abia State Board of Internal Revenue, and was duly issued with his
tax receipts for the period in question.
Ikpeazu
maintenance that he remains the Governor of the state according to law
and will await the final determination of the matter by the appellate
courts.
