The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has issued a Certificate of Return to Mustapha Nathaniel of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the duly elected councillor for Oriade Ward A, Kirikiri in Oriade Local Council Development Area.
LASIEC’s decision followed the judgment of the Appeal Tribunal, which affirmed the decision of the Lower Tribunal that declared Nathaniel as the rightful winner of the election.
LASIEC Chairman Justice Ayotunde Phillips (retd), represented by a commissioner, Olusegun Fasu Ayedun, hailed Nathaniel for using the instrumentality of the law to reclaim his victory.
She urged him to work relentlessly for the common good of the people so as to justify the confidence reposed in him and be magnanimous in victory.
He stressed that the commission will continue to stand by the dictate of the law in carrying out its duty.
The Certificate of Return earlier issued to Omolabake Onyeahasi of the All Progressive Congress (APC) was withdrawn and rendered invalid.
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