His hand coordination suggested that Mr Umahi was directing the soldiers to hit specific parts of the public servants’ bodies.
In June, INEC failed to list Mr Umahi’s name among the published list of candidates contesting elective positions.
The so-called shortlist was purportedly submitted to President Buhari on Tuesday.
“The president told us any of these five are qualified to be president and have contributed to the party. He said he is comfortable with any of them.”
The state government is hoping to end the lingering leadership tussle and restore peace in the association.
The PDP says this is necessary to prevent existence of a vacuum in the government and governance of Ebonyi.
Mr Igariwey holds that in the eyes of the law he and Mr Udogu are the recognised governor and deputy governor respectively, with effect from March 8.
Mr Akeredolu said Mr Umahi could say whatever he likes, that in Asaba, all the Southern governors agreed on the issue.
The purveyors of disinformation want Nigerians to believe that the President bluntly told Governor Uzodinma, ‘‘I’ll be careful with your future invitations.’’
The governor said those who fail to comply would be prosecuted from Monday.
