Akwa Ibom Senatorial Election: Akpabio speaks on victory at Appeal Court

Senator Godswill Akpabio

Senator Godswill Akpabio, former Senate Minority Leader, and ex-Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, has reacted to his victory at the Appeal Court on Saturday.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, had ruled in favour of Sen. Akpabio, of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

It could be recalled that the senior court had nullified the election of Dr. Chris Ekpenyong, of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who was declared winner of the February 23, 2019 National Assembly election in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District.

The appellate court also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Dr. Ekpenyong and conduct fresh election in the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District within 90 days.

Akpabio in a swift reaction on his Twitter page, said the judgement was a victory for democracy.

He said, “Today’s Appeal Court Judgement is a victory for democracy. Let me say that, I am grateful to God and my people for always standing by me.

“I will never take your support for granted.”

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