The Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by NNPP and its candidate Salisu Yushau, against the reelection of Alhassan Doguwa of APC.
“The state leaders of the party observed that the persons who benefited from the appointment are ‘Talban group members’ and not NNPP.”
“Today, it (INEC) has issued the pronounced winner with (a) certificate of return. I have taken it in good faith,” said Mr Gawuna.
The party alleged that the process that produced Ms Kingibe was marred by irregularities.
The supporters condemned the announcement of the result of the state governorship election which, they said, was “clearly inconclusive.”
Yesterday’s announcement and declaration of a candidate does not mean an end to the election process.
NNPP’s Wilfred Bonse said he was denied the opportunity to vote for himself and have the Cross River people vote for him.
“Like they say, the BVAS don’t have SIM cards and no Wi-Fi services for it to be activated, so how can anybody trust that kind of thing,” he queried.
