Appeal Court Upheld Akinajo Victory

0

…….. the election not liable to be invalidated – Judge

The court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan on Monday upheld the victory of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker representing Ibadan North East Constituency 1, Honourable Olagoke Olamide Akinajo.

Akinajo who is the Chairman House Committee on Works and Transport in Oyo State Assembly was dragged to Appeal after tribunal by Ajibola Adeshina of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

The appeal court dismissed the petition on account of incompetence, stated that that the petitioner could not prove and establish his claims of irregularities in the March 2019 election.

Hon. Akinajo in his message praised the judiciary for again distinguishing itself as “an unbiased, independent and impartial institution, said the tribunal and the Court Of Appeal have lived up to their expectations by dispensing justice without fear or favour.

“The Appeal Court and the entire Judiciary deserves our commendation for further strengthening the democratic and electioneering processes in Nigeria.”

He, therefore, congratulated the people of Ibadan North constituency 1, noting that the Appeal Court judgement was a reaffirmation of their mandate.



...For the latest news update, Subscribe to our Whatsapp Channel (Click Here) and join our Telegram Update Group (Click Here)

Keji New 1
Do you know that you can now get your Stories, Articles, Events, and Eyewitness Reports published on Westerndailynews.com ?
You can also advertise your Product and Services on our page for more patronage
Contact us today by sending your Stories, Articles, Events, and Eyewitness Reports for publications as well as products and services for advertisement to westerndailies2018@gmail.com or WhatsApp (+2348058448531) for more information