Supreme Court verdict: Imo citizens lock down Owerri, demands justice for Ihedioha- Imolites are not backing down in their quest to have Emeka Ihedioha back as their governor - On a daily basis, thousands of residents in the state troop to the streets to protest the verdict of the Supreme Court - The apex court had sacked Ihedioha as governor in a controversial verdict that has sparked widespread outrage The massive protests in Owerri, the Imo state capital has continued after the controversial verdict by the Supreme Court ousting Emeka Ihedioha as the governor. Since the apex court's verdict, residents of the state have trooped out almost on a daily basis protesting what they say is an injustice to Ihedioha and the people of Imo. On Wednesday, February 12, popular entertainer, Charles Oputa jnr also known as Charly Boy, joined thousands of Imolites who took to the streets demanding justice. The protests were held despite threats by the incumbent governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, that he won't tolerate some processions in the state any longer. Recommended for you “I will giv you N20k monthly”: Nigerian woman Esther “blows” after lady dra... Uzodinma's pronouncement might have irked many Imolites as Wednesday's protest witnessed the highest number of people so far since the processions started. Ihedioha has since filed an application asking the Supreme Court to set aside its verdict that installed Uzodinma as the new governor of the state. Over 30 lawyers led by a former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Kanu Agabi are on Ihedioha's team. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! Meanwhile, a pro-Biafra group, Biafra Zionists Federation on Tuesday, February 4 gave Governor Uzodinma a 14-day ultimatum to vacate office. The separatist group gave the ultimatum through its leader, Benjamin Onwuka wh described Uzodinma as “an impostor who will never enjoy the support of Imo people owing to lack of legitimacy.” “Our position is that a man who could not win even one local government area cannot preside over the affairs of Imo people,” Onwuka declared. Recommended for you 2023 presidential election results: Labour Party releases list of Peter Obi... NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng: Same great journalism, upgraded for better service! PDP storms UK Embassy, demands President Buhari's resignation | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Imolites are not backing down in their quest to have Emeka Ihedioha back as their governor - On a daily basis, thousands of residents in the state troop to the streets to protest the verdict of the Supreme Court - The apex court had sacked Ihedioha as governor in a controversial verdict that has sparked widespread outrage PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com Legit.ng: