The tribunal dismissed the PRP’s case against the Enugu governor.
Mr Onyia warned of dire consequences for any illegal miner that flouted the government’s directive.
“Part of our vision is to eradicate poverty in Enugu state, and we knew that at the time we were saying that, there was a high rate of poverty in the state.”
“These projects will come in sequence and we are ready. We urge the people of Enugu State to exercise a little more patience,” he appealed.
“You must, therefore, be focused and strive to leave good and lasting legacies in your host communities,” he said.
“There will be transparency and accountability in the distribution,’’ he said.
The ban is contained in a statement by the secretary to the state government, Chidiebere Onyia, on Monday in Enugu.
Chidiebere Onyia, secretary to the state government, gave the directive in a statement he signed on Saturday in Enugu.
“He pledged N100 million to the body, which he redeemed when he visited Iwuanyanwu in his Abuja residence,” Mr Ogbonnia said.
The electoral official was subpoenaed as a witness of the Labour Party on Wednesday.
