The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Emeka Ihedioha, of the Peoples Democratic Party seeking to remove Hope Uzodinma from office as Imo state governor.
Reading the lead judgment on Tuesday, Justice Tijjani Abubakar, held that the application lacked merit,was frivolous and vexatious.
He said the court lacked jurisdiction to determine the matter, adding that the 60 days stipulated to hear the election matter had since elapsed.
Abubakar, subsequently fined Counsel for the PDP, Mike Ozekhome, S.A.N, N40m for bringing the matter before the court.