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Tribunal upholds election of Labour Party Reps member Ogene

In the ruling, the chairman declared that Mr Onyema had failed to prove his case.

• October 20, 2023
Afam Ogene
Afam Ogene

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Awka, on Friday, upheld the election of Rep. Afam Ogene as the member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra state in the House of Representatives.

The three-member panel, presided over by Justice S.Y. Abubakar, unanimously concluded that Mr Ogene of the Labour Party (LP) had won in the polls.

Mr Abubakar, who read the judgement, dismissed all the reliefs sought by the petitioner, Chukwuka Onyema of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The election in Ogbaru Federal Constituency was declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission after the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections.

Consequently, a rerun election was held in the constituency on April 15.

However, Mr Onyema proceeded to the tribunal to challenge Mr Ogene’s victory.

In the ruling, the chairman declared that Mr Onyema had failed to prove his case.

In his reaction, Mr Ogene described the judgement as a true validation of the will of the people and the undeniable grace of God.

He commended the tribunal for its thorough work and his constituents for their selfless support, encouragement, and prayers.

“This judgement will further energise me to continue to provide quality representation for the people.

“I sincerely appreciate the entire Ogbaru people, irrespective of the political or social divides, for their steadfastness in working and praying for the good of Ogbaru.

“We are remarkably a peaceful people, and should not allow politics or personal interest of the political class or politically exposed people to divide or destroy us.

“I’m also extending my hands of fellowship to the PDP candidate, and I urge him to avoid the temptation of further judicial objection,” he said.

(NAN)

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