Appeal Court Sacks PDP Senator From Akwa Ibom Orders For A Re-Run – TheNigerialawyer

The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, Cross River State has
ruled in favour of Sen. Godswill Akpabio, nullifying the election
of Dr. Chris Ekpenyong who was wrongly declared winner of the
February 23, 2019 National Assembly election in Akwa Ibom North
West Senatorial District.

Akpabio, not satisfied with the judgment earlier ruled against
him by the Justice Akanbi-led Elections Petition Tribunal sitting
in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal,
Calabar.

As a result of the ruling, the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) has been ordered to withdraw the Certificate of
Return issued to Dr. Chris Ekpenyong and to conduct a fresh
election in one of the local government areas in Akwa Ibom North
West Senatorial District within ninety days.

Details follow.

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