Akpabio to contest for senate again as appeal court orders rerun

The court of appeal sitting in Calabar, Cross River state, has ordered a rerun election in Akwa Ibom north-west senatorial district where Godswill Akpabio took on Chris Ekpeyong, a former deputy governor of the state, in February.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Ekpeyong, who contested under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winner of the election but Akapbio filed a petition against his victory at the tribunal.

He had asked the tribunal to set aside Ekpenyong’s election, alleging that it was marred by irregularities.

But describing the petition as “lacking in merit”, the tribunal said the petitioner failed to prove that he won the election as well as failed to present convincing evidence of non-compliance with electoral act as raised in his petition.

Dissatisfied with the verdict of the tribunal, he headed to the appellate court.

In its ruling on Saturday, the court ordered a rerun election in Essien Udim local government, where Akpabio hails from.

The court ruled that the rerun should hold within 90 days.

Akpabio, a two-term governor of Akwa Ibom, is the now minister of Niger Delta affairs.

senatordave1:
Fergie,once again this proves that am the greatest analyst here

senatordave1:
Fergie,once again this proves that am the greatest analyst here

senatordave1:
Fergie,once again this proves that am the greatest analyst here

Osagyefo98:



Ekpeyong will still win.
Akpabio hold your ministerial position tight ooo before you lose both ends.

Now this is serious.

Akpabio will have to step down as minister to contest and what if loses by then the position won't be for him again because Buhari won't give him another chance.

Same reason Timpre Sylva refused to contest Bayelsa governorship election because he might lose at both ends.

Ngige refuses to contest the second time when court nullified his election for fear of losing at both ends.

This Judgement is a heavy burden for Akpabio. Let his advisers advice him well on this.

vincoye:



Who told you he's going to step down before he can re-contest? Corrupt PDP agent.

vincoye:



Who told you he's going to step down before he can re-contest? Corrupt PDP agent.

fergie001:
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Yes ooooo....let me ask Uche Nwosu first

It's a re-run nah.........na waoh!....
You said he will win....wait after the re-run nah......

I even thought he was Olujimi-ed sef.....

Osagyefo98:



Ekpeyong will still win.
Akpabio hold your ministerial position tight ooo before you lose both ends.

Now this is serious.

Akpabio will have to step down as minister to contest and what if loses by then the position won't be for him again because Buhari won't give him another chance.

Same reason Timpre Sylva refused to contest Bayelsa governorship election because he might lose at both ends.

Ngige refuses to contest the second time when court nullified his election for fear of losing at both ends.

This Judgement is a heavy burden for Akpabio. Let his advisers advice him well on this.

Osagyefo98:



Ekpeyong will still win.
Akpabio hold your ministerial position tight ooo before you lose both ends.

Now this is serious.

Akpabio will have to step down as minister to contest and what if loses by then the position won't be for him again because Buhari won't give him another chance.

Same reason Timpre Sylva refused to contest Bayelsa governorship election because he might lose at both ends.

Ngige refuses to contest the second time when court nullified his election for fear of losing at both ends.

This Judgement is a heavy burden for Akpabio. Let his advisers advice him well on this.

senatordave1:

It doesn't matter.i clearly said he will get a win or nullification.ill have preferred a win though

fergie001:

What happened to Fayemi?

Cyberterror:
Fayemi did not resign as minister when he ran for governor and won.

fergie001:


You said same of Nwosu nah....leave story.

Do you still think he will resign and contest?

senatordave1:

There's s problem oh.akpabio wont step down so i wonder whether apc will have be allowed to redo their primaries

vincoye:
BREAKING Sen. Godswill Akpabio Wins At The Court Of Appeal

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 conduct fresh elections in the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District within ninety days.

senatordave1:

Akpabio will defeat ekpenyong even in ekpenyong's villa.you dont seem to know how popular he is

Osagyefo98:



Young man before you contest any legislative post as a minister, you must step down.

That's the fact....is not arguable.

Akpabio must step aside from Nddc ministry to re-contest again.

That's the law.

senatordave1:

Appeal and supreme are still there for imo matter.as for akpabio i was very sure.give credit to who is due jor.but i dont searching resigning

senatordave1:

There's s problem oh.akpabio wont step down so i wonder whether apc will have be allowed to redo their primaries

Futuragetty:
Isn't this a miracle? There's no way on earth Akpabio could have won that election. Akwaibom people love H.E Gov. Akpabio It's not in doubt. But He couldn't have won that election. No way. Even this nullification is biased. Do not quote me and babble. Do not say because it's didn't favor PDP, wailers are going to wail, No! Pray for Nigeria.

Johnnyessence:
BREAKING: Ekpeyong Vs Akpabio, Appeal Court Orders Rerun Within 90days.