Key court cases involving the Anambra State government — tracking wins, losses, and critically, whether court orders are actually complied with.
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What the case is about
The Anambra State House of Assembly impeached Obi on 2 November 2006 over allegations of gross misconduct, with Deputy Governor Virginia Etiaba assuming office in his place.
Ruling & compliance
The Court of Appeal ruled on 9 February 2007 that due process had not been followed in the impeachment proceedings and reinstated Obi as governor; Etiaba transferred power back to him.
Govt Won
What the case is about
Andy Uba won a 14 April 2007 governorship election held on the assumption that Obi's original four-year term (calculated from the 2003 election cycle) was expiring; Obi argued his term should instead run four years from when he actually took office in March 2006.
Ruling & compliance
The Supreme Court ruled on 14 June 2007 that Obi's tenure ran from March 2006, nullifying Uba's election (who had served only a matter of days) and restoring Obi to office for a first term extended to March 2010 — a landmark 'tenure elongation' precedent later cited in similar disputes in other states.