However, Mr Okupe said the crisis in Rivers State was caused by disregard for rules and laws.
Mr Jauro gave Mr Ekpenyong 60 days to file the notice of appeal.
The PRP candidate said the tribunal made several errors in its judgement.
The stakeholders further suggested that the court should encourage pre-election matters to be mediated through ADR.
“It was a very difficult task and very challenging at the same time.”
The court said in a statement released on Thursday that the Italian woman faces up to 11 years in prison.
The House of Representatives is considering a bill to increase the number of appellate court judges from 90 to 150.
The lawyer alleged that the wanton loss of human lives in Nigeria put him as a “person” described under section 33 (1) of the Nigerian Constitution in apprehension.
The judge said the judgement should serve as a deterrent to others fond of abusing and mutilating the naira.
The former Kogi governor is wanted by the anti-graft EFCC over alleged N80 billion loot.
