The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, has excused the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its gubernatorial candidate, Samuel Anyawu, opposing the ruling of the Imo State tribunal, which certified the election of Hope Uzodinma as the authentic Lead Representative of the state.
The court held that the appeal lacked merit having settled all issues planned against the appellants in the charge.
Along these lines, the appellate court additionally excused the appeal by the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Achonu Nneji, and that of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for likewise ailing in merit.
The appellants who were disappointed with the tribunal Judgment, had approached the court of appeal on grounds that the November 11, 2023 political race, was invalid in light of rebelliousness with the provision of the Electoral Act.
The appellants additionally challenged Uzodimma’s qualification with the claim that his WAEC Certificate of Education result, was doctored.
While conveying judgment, the court of appeal held that the appellants in their appeal, neglected to demonstrate the claim of non-compliance as affirmed.
The three-man panel led by Justice Bitrus Sanga likewise held that the appellants neglected, to prove that the Lead Representative submitted a doctored certificate.
