The Ebonyi chapter of the Labour Party (LP) on Friday expressed concern over the relocation of the state Election Petitions Tribunal (EPT) to Abuja.
The
President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, on Wednesday
directed the tribunal to relocate to Abuja immediately.
The
State Chairman of the Party, Mr Godwin Jioke, consequently told newsmen in Abakaliki, that the shutdown of the court in the state was
worrisome to its party.
“We
are not comfortable with the cessation of operation and decision of moving the
EPT sitting to Abuja.
“The
decision has to be reconsidered and allow matters to be handled in the state
where elections took place,” Jioke said.
Mr
Sylvester Amah, a Legal Practitioner, said there could be reasons for the
relocation, ranging from insecurity, logistics and funding.
“The
team of the tribunal could be looking for a neutral environment where political
parties would not claim ownership of the process.
“Yes,
I okayed the relocation and I believe it will allow all processes relating to
the matters before the tribunal to gain equity, fair hearing and justice.
“It
will be fair hearing and justice. It will also avoid laying claims,
interference and perversion of justice,” Amah said.
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