The governorship petition tribunal in Akwa Ibom State on Monday
adjourned the cross examination of witnesses in a case between
Governor Udom Emmanuel and Mr. Nsima Ekere till July 10.
Chairman of the three-man panel Chief Justice A.M Yusuf said the
adjournment was to enable the registry mark the exhibits
properly.
The court said it will begin the examination on July 10 when all
the evidence have been duly marked.
Chier Assam Assam (SAN), lead counsel to Udom, thanked the panel
for showing the right attitude towards lawyers, saying it will
strengthen the judiciary.
Ekere of the All Progressives Congress (APC) filed a petition to
challenge Governor Udom Emmanuel’s victory in the March 9
election.
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