Ezechi floors Opone at Appeal Court ~ Truth Reporters

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the petition filed by the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 25 National Assembly election, Mr Johnson Opone, challenging the declaration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon Nnamdi Ezechi, as the winner by the National and State Assemblies Election Petitions Tribunal.

In a unanimous judgement delivered by Justice M. C. Shaibu, the three-man panel of the Appeal Court upheld the ruling of the Tribunal, which had earlier affirmed the victory of Hon Nnamdi Ezechi in the election.

A legal representative of the Respondent, Barr Amudo, said the judgement of the Appellate Court was in tune with the extant laws of the land, describing the attempt by the Petitioner, Mr Johnson Opone, to snatch the mandate freely given to Hon Ezechi by the people of Ndokwa nation as a wasted effort.

Reacting to the judgement, Hon Nnamdi Ezechi, who represents the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, thanked God for His love and mercy, which saw him through the judicial process.

Hon Ezechi appreciated the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme and the immediate past Governor of the state, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa and Her Excellency Dame Edith Okowa for their moral  support while the litigation lasted.

The House of Representatives member also thanked the political leaders, women and youths of Ndokwa land for their solidarity and prayers, promising to continually represent their interest in the National Assembly.

Ezechi also thanked the Men and women of God who was with him throughout the battle. 

He said by the judgement, the Judiciary had proved that the rule of law should remain sacrosanct and applauded the three-man panel of the Appeal Court and his legal team for the display of professionalism in the case.

Hon Ezechi renewed his call on Mr Opone and other opponents in the February 25 election to embrace peace and join him to better the lot of the people of Ndokwa land.

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