The Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital on Friday upheld the election of Governor David Umahi of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) as the winner of the governorship election held in the state on April 11, 2015.

In an eight hour judgment, the tribunal in its ruling held that the petitioner failed to prove his case beyond reasonable doubt and consequently dismissed the petition for lacking in merit. The Labour Party candidate in the election, Dr Edward Nkwegu had approached the tribunal seeking for the nullification of the victory of Umahi on ground that the election was marred by irregularities and substantial non compliance with the provisions of electoral act and provisions of the constitutions of the federal republic of Nigeria. The petitioner also contended that the election was marred by corrupt practices and that the first Respondent (David Umahi) did not score the majority of the lawful votes cast which he said were enough ground to nullify the election.

The three-man panel headed by Theresa Egoche began by striking out paragraphs containing allegations against named and unnamed persons who were not parties contained in the petition on the grounds that they are vague, imprecise and lacking in simplicity in line with objections of the counsels to the Respondents.

Reacting to the judgment, Governor Dave Umahi said he had relied on God throughout the period of the petition. He reiterated the readiness of his administration to fight corruption in the state.

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Apparently, APC doesn't need Ebonyi. Its not an Oil rich state.

But where is your source ?

Unsad:
Apparently, APC doesn't need Ebonyi. Its not an Oil rich state

your wicked o. lolz

Unsad:
Apparently, APC doesn't need Ebonyi. Its not an Oil rich state.

But where is your source ?

So all those Northern States are also among the Niger Delta

Cool