Ebonyi state Gov. David Umahi has called for calm amid the Federal High Court ruling in Abuja, which struck out the stay of execution motion against his removal from office.
Umahi, in an address on Monday to the All Progressives Congress (APC) faithful in the state during the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting in Abakaliki, urged his supporters to remain calm.
“All these issues are distractions, the constitution is clear and I don’t want to waste much time on them.
“I saw reports on the social media over the stay of execution but everything about the matter has been sent to the appeal courts at Enugu and Abuja.
“The lower court no longer has jurisdiction over the matter so there is nothing to worry about,” he said.
He said that he was still in control of the state’s affairs as all ongoing projects executed by his administration would not be stopped.
“I will conclude my tenure on May 29, 2023 and those who want to take power by force can do so on Facebook.
“They can use whatever form to come in, but we would match it ten times.
“They are advised not to venture into Ebonyi because there is no vacancy,” he said.