Tribunal affirms Delta State House Speaker’s election

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Delta Staet Governor, Okowa
THE National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba yesterday dismissed a petition filed by Chief Felix Anirah of the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Monday Igbuya.

Delivering judgement, the tribunal chairman, Justice Adebukola Bamjoko said the petitioner failed to proved his allegations of fraud, over-voting and non- compliance with the Electoral Act.

Reacting to the ruling, Igbuya who represents Sapele Constituency in the House, dedicated his victory to the rule of law and his constituents.

Besieged by well-wishers and party faithful, the Speaker appealed to his opponents to join him in developing Sapele and the entire state.

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