Reports have it that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu exhibited unique dance skills after the supreme court verdict went in his favour.
Supporters of Okezie Ikpeazu in high spirits
Okezie Ikpeazu's election as the governor of Abia State has been upheld by the Supreme Court as it gave the ruling validating the April 11 governorship election on Wednesday night, but did not provide reasons for its judgment.
The Supreme Court reversed the decision of the Court of Appeal which nullified Ikpeazu’s election on December 31, 2015, and ruled that Ikpeazu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won the lawfully cast votes in the April 11, 2015 election.
The Supreme Court reversed the decision of the Court of Appeal which nullified Ikpeazu’s election on December 31, 2015, and ruled that Ikpeazu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won the lawfully cast votes in the April 11, 2015 election.
His supporters took to the streets to celebrate with Ikpeazu in high spirits and he consolidates his position as the governor of the state.
It can be recalled that the Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri had on December 31, removed Ikpeazu as governor and also declared Alex Otti of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) the winner of the April 11 and April 25 supplementary elections in the state.
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