Faleke to appeal against court’s ruling on Kogi governorship poll
Running mate to late Prince Abubakar Audu in the Nov. 21 governorship election in Kogi, Mr Abiodun Faleke, said he would appeal against Abuja Federal High Court’s ruling that it lacked jurisdiction over the case.
Faleke said in a statement in Lokoja on Friday that he would take the matter to the Appeal Court to get the mandate rightly given to him by the electorate in the state.
In the statement, Faleke , who ran the joint ticket with the late Audu on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, described himself as a marathon runner, saying that the judgment fell short of expectation.
Justice Gabriel Kolawole had declined ruling in a case brought before him on grounds that the court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
Faleke appealed for calm among members of the All Progressives Congress and his supporters in the state, saying that the battle to get justice just begun.
He also condemned the attack on INEC office in Dekina Local Government Area, by yet to be identified hoodlums, describing it as barbaric and a desperate move to subvert the wishes of the people.
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), urged electorate, political parties and other stakeholders in the political crisis rocking the state to embrace peace.
A statement by the state branch of CAN called on the people to abide by the verdict of the appropriate authorities in the overall interest of the state.
The statement, signed by the state Chairman of CAN, Archbishop Emmanuel Egbunu, urged the youths to resist being used for narrow intents and shun all forms of violence.
Egbunu also called on Christians to earnestly pray and intercede for a peaceful resolution of the present political uncertainty over the state.
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3 Comments
For God sake, what is there to appeal? It is the provision of Part 111, section 285 of the constitution on electoral matters not clear enough as to which court has jurisdiction?
Let him go. By their fruits we shall know them. Is he fighting for himself or d people. From lagos, and want to be governor. So easy. Hissssssssss
Your comment stinks. You must be an ebira guy
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