National Industrial Court sitting in Owerri, has described the slashing of
pensioners’ monthly stipend by Imo State Government as illegal. The court also
ruled that the form
issued by Imo State Government and compelling pensioners to
sign, accepting the cut and absolving government of indebtedness to the senior
citizens is illegal, null, void and of no effect.
Vanguard reported that the
presiding judge, Justice Anuwe, held that Imo State Government acted illegally
and unconstitutionally. The court also made an order of perpetual injunction
against Imo State Government, its officials, agents and privies.
Justice Anuwe
then ordered the immediate payment in full of pensioners entitlements. Vanguard
recalls that the Nigerian Bar Association, Owerri Branch, was briefed by the
aggrieved Imo pensioners, while Mr Uche Wisdom Durueke handled the matter in
court. Speaking with Vanguard, Comrade Chidi Madu thanked the judiciary for
being the last hope of the common man. “What has just happened is a clear
indication that the judiciary is the last hope of the common man. This judgment
has shown that those in position of authority must always discharge their
duties according to the law,” Madu said.
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