Court of Appeal sitting in, FCT, Abuja, has dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and its governorship candidate, Samuel Anyawu, against the electoral victory of Hope Uzodinma.
The PDP and its candidate had gone to the Appeal Court challenging the decision of the Imo State tribunal. The tribunal had earlier affirmed the election of Hope Uzodinma as the authentic governor of Imo State.
In delivering its judgment, the court held that the appeal brought by PDP and its candidate lacked merit. The court held that tribunal had resolved all issues formulated against the appellants in the suit.
In the same vein, the appellate court also dismissed the appeal by the Labour Party and its candidate, Achonu Nneji. And also, that of the Allied Peoples Movement for also lacking in merits.
The appellants who were dissatisfied with the tribunal Judgment, had approached the Court of Appeal. They contended that the November 11, 2023, election, was invalid. This was because of non-compliance with the provision of the Electoral Act.
The appellants also challenged Uzodimma’s qualification. They alleged that his WAEC Certificate of Education result, was forged.
But delivering judgment, the Court held that the appellants failed to prove the allegation of non-compliance as alleged.
The three-man panel led by Justice Bitrus Sanga also held that the appellants failed, to prove that the Governor submitted a forged certificate.
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