The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal brought by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Samuel Anyawu, contesting the Imo State tribunal’s decision to confirm Hope Uzodinma’s election as the state’s legitimate governor.
After resolving every argument made against the appellants in the complaint, the court determined that the appeal lacked merit.
Similarly, the Allied Peoples Movement’s and the Labour Party’s, together with Achonu Nneji, candidate, had their appeals denied by the appellate court for lack of substance.
The appellants who were dissatisfied with the tribunal Judgment, had approached the court of appeal on grounds that the November 11, 2023 election, was invalid because of non-compliance with the provision of the Electoral Act.
The appellants also challenged Uzodimma’s qualification with an allegation that his WAEC Certificate of Education result, was forged.
While delivering judgment, the court of appeal held that the appellants in their appeal, 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.
