06/12/2024
VINDICATION AT LAST! Imo NUJ Press Centre Restored to Rightful Owners
Queeneth Sagas
"After years of intense battle, the Integrity Group of Imo NUJ has emerged victorious! The Owerri High Court has nullified the earlier judgement, returning the press centre to its rightful owners. A major win for justice and the rule of law!"
In a landmark ruling, the Owerri High Court has set aside the earlier judgement against the Integrity Journalists group, returning the Imo NUJ Press Center on Port Harcourt Road to its rightful owners. This decision brings an end to a long-standing dispute over the ownership of the property, which had been embroiled in controversy since 2019.
The journey to this victory was not an easy one. The Integrity Group had faced numerous challenges and setbacks, including a previous judgement that had gone against them. However, they refused to give up, and their perseverance has finally paid off. According to Barr Vitalis Nwaonu Esq, representative of the counsel to Imo State Nigeria Union of Journalists Integrity Group, "The Hon. Justice Ann Ononeze Madu has shown her capacity as a legal icon who believes in the rules of the law."
The court's decision was based on the fact that Christopher Akaraonye, Chris Isiguzo, and their cohorts had no right to sell the landed property, which belongs to the entire journalists' union, as they were not legitimate leaders. The court condemned their actions, stating that they had no right to parade themselves as leaders of the union while their leadership was being challenged.
The judgement has been hailed by Imo journalists, who see it as a victory against an illegal attempt to steal their property. The Integrity Group has expressed its satisfaction with the judgement, stating that they are ready to follow the matter to its logical conclusion at the Industrial Court.
This ruling marks a new era for the Imo NUJ, one where their property and rights are protected. As the union moves forward, they can do so with confidence, knowing that the law is on their side. The court's decision is a hallmark of justice and the importance of upholding the law.
The Imo NUJ Land Grabbing Case has been a long and arduous journey, but the Integrity Group's perseverance has paid off. This ruling serves as a reminder that no individual or group can act with impunity, and that the rights of others will be protected.
