The Police have stepped up security around the Abia Government House in Umuahia, following report of the issuance of Certificate of Return to Dr Uche Ogah as Governor-elect of the State.
The news, which filtered into the state around noon, caused anxiety among residents of Umuahia.
At the Government House, political office holders were seen holding meetings, while workers simply watched.
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, who was on his way to deliver an inaugural lecture at the Abia State University, Uturu when the news filtered in, cancelled the event and made a quick return to Aba.
Ikpeazu had operated from the Government House Liaison Office in Aba since he assumed office on May 29, 2015.
Hundreds of Ogah’s supporters have moved to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, to receive him.
Many other supporters were seen at the Government House main-gate in anticipation of his inauguration.
