The Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed the petition filed by Mr. Peter Azubuike, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the March 18 House of Assembly election, against Hon. Solomon Akpulonu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).informationguidenigeria
The Appeal Court’s ruling, delivered on Thursday, upheld Solomon Akpulonu’s victory as the duly elected representative for Obingwa East constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly.JAMB Result
Solomon Akpulonu had previously won at the election petition tribunal sitting in Umuahia, which affirmed his victory.
However, the LP candidate, dissatisfied with the decision, appealed to the higher court.JAMB Portal
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In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-man panel, the Appeal Court concluded that the petitioner failed to provide evidence that the election was marred by over-voting and non-compliance with the Electoral Act.NYSC Portal
Hon. Solomon Akpulonu expressed his dedication of the ruling to his constituents and to democracy, emphasizing that the mandate given to him by his constituents had been upheld.
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